Phlebotomist (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a General Lab Phlebotomist to collect clinical laboratory samples for testing. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and advanced computer skills, along with prior experience in a similar position. Responsibilities include performing blood collection procedures, maintaining specimen integrity, and supporting clerical tasks as required.

As part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a like or similar position is preferred.
• Able to read and understand graphs and performance improvement data.
• Familiarity with blood collection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples using skin and venipuncture techniques.
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper patient identification.
• Assist clerks with receiving specimens and answering phones.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Ability to communicate well with patients

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description of Position

The General Lab Phlebotomist collects clinical laboratory samples to be tested in the clinical laboratory. The General Lab Phlebotomist will collect blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, urine samples, and other specialty collections.

Supression

Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Use and maintain mobile devices and spectralink phones according to policy.
• Utilize departmental communication platforms.
• Meet blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%, if applicable campus/area. Utilize blood diversion devices.
• Meet rejected specimen rate of < 2%, if applicable campus/area.
• Utilize proper hand washing.
• Assist clerks with receiving specimens, answering phone, and other duties when available.
• Meet established turnaround times for STAT, In AM, Timed, and routine orders.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.
• Utilize laboratory computer system, collection lists, kiosk system, and pending logs.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Recognize anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Perform specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Ensure proper patient identification, using two unique identifiers.
• Perform blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.

Education and Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in a like or similar position is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Able to read and understand graphs and performance improvement data sheets.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Our Team

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.