Phlebotomist-F/T

Hood Memorial Hospital; Amite City (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite City, LA, is seeking a Phlebotomist to assist Laboratory Technologists with collection and processing of specimens. You will perform phlebotomy duties, label specimens, and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, transcribing to LIS, entering data, and maintaining accurate records while following OSHA and hospital guidelines. Prior phlebotomy training and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Collects specimens and ensures proper labeling.
• Delivering specimens to the laboratory promptly.
• Verify orders and transcribe to LIS.
• Enter data in LIS and HIS accurately.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and hospital safety policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

LIS data entry

HIS knowledge

Education

High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Phlebotomist will assist Laboratory Technologists in duties necessary for collecting and processing specimens within the laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1) Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients. Verbally receiving patient name and DOB.
• Properly clean venipuncture site.
• Collect specimens in correct order of draw and ensure correct specimen is collected for test ordered.
• Ensure all specimens are labeled correctly with patient name, DOB, visit number, time, date, and initials of collector prior to patient leaving phlebotomy area.
• Delivering all specimens in a timely manner to the laboratory.
• Process and accession specimens delivered to the Laboratory.
• 2) Ensure all specimens are in the appropriate container, collected properly, specimen container is not expired, and labeled correctly.
• Ensure that all specimens have the required information for processing (meeting all regulatory guidelines).
• Centrifuge specimens timely to maintain specimen integrity.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when processing and accessioning specimens.
• 3) Verify orders and test requisitions for validity, notifies lab tech of any concerns.
• Transcribe orders to the LIS system.
• Performs quick registration as needed.
• Verifies specimens/orders in the LIS, entering the appropriate initials, dates and times.
• Dispatch/deliver specimens to the appropriate testing area according to priority.
• Ensure all necessary specimens are sent to the reference laboratory along withthe appropriate paperwork.
• Enter necessary data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to admitpatients, order tests, add comments, etc.
• Knowledge and proper use of the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Knowledge and proper usage of the on-line Reference Inquiry Directory and guidelines.
• 4) Knowledge of preparing and sending specimen manifest via reference system. (LabCorp)
• Knowledge of all reference laboratory requisitions.
• Order and stock necessary supplies.
• Maintain appropriate logs and required records.
• Answer phones, take messages, send faxes, as required.
• Perform all duties, including manual testing.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation ineducational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• 5) Ensure that the Laboratory Manager and/or Diagnostic Services Director are informed and kept abreast of all needs and concerns.
• Assist on special projects as needed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows Hood Memorial Hospitals Compliance Programs and Federal and StateRegulatory guidelines.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows Hood Memorial Hospitals safety policies and procedures.

Other Duties

• 1. Maintain professional behavior in stressful situations.
• 2. Participate in unit meetings and in-service education as required by hospital policy.
• 3. Attendance at various committee meetings as required.
• 4. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A. Experience, Knowledge, and Skill

2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:

High School diploma and certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program.

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