Phlebotomist: Compassionate Venipuncture & Specimen Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection in a hospital setting. You will follow SOPs, manage workload, and ensure timely delivery of STAT specimens to the laboratory.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (or phlebotomy certification) and active BLS-HCP. Day shift in the United States generally applies; strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques and blood handling procedures.
• Record keeping skills.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture per SOP.
• Manage workload and document status of collections.
• Ensure STAT specimens are delivered to the lab within 15 minutes of collection.
• Update specimens with correct collect and receipt times.
• Deliver specimens to the appropriate lab section promptly.
• Contribute to quality assurance and document issues with supervisor.
• Monitor and clear the Not Received reports continuously.

Skills

Venipuncture

Record keeping

Clinical protocol adherence

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 2 years experience or phlebotomist cert

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection in a hospital setting. You will follow SOPs, manage workload, and ensure timely delivery of STAT specimens to the laboratory.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (or phlebotomy certification) and active BLS-HCP. Day shift in the United States generally applies; strong documentation and communication skills are essential.