Phlebotomist - Full-time - Days

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to join West Jefferson Medical Center's laboratory team. The role involves specimen collection, ensuring patient safety, maintaining accurate labeling, and supporting inventory and quality assurance processes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience, with preferred phlebotomy certification. This position requires weekend and holiday coverage as needed to meet patient care demands and a commitment

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Equivalent relevant experience of 4 years in lieu of High School or GED.
• Completion of certification program preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture per SOP.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers at collection.
• Labels aliquots using two identifiers.
• Transcribes orders from outside providers.
• Responds to code teams as needed.
• Adheres to universal precautions and lab policies.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Patient identification

Labeling specimens

Customer service

Weekend coverage

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

4 years equivalent experience

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Your job is more than a job This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

General duties

• Specimen Collection:
  • Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
  • Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
  • Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
  • Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
  • Responds to applicable code teams as needed
  • Adherence to universal and special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies
• Workload Management:
  • Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
  • Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
  • Monitors expected list for pending lab test
  • Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
  • Must work weekends and holidays as assigned
• Inventory Management:
  • Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
  • Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
  • Stocks phlebotomy supplies when deliveries are received
  • Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift
• Specimen Handling and Receipt:
  • Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
  • Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section
• Quality Assurance Related Duties:
  • Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Equivalent relevant experience of 4 years in lieu of High School or GED.
• Completion of certification program preferred.

Licenses and certifications

• Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification or LSBME Lab Assistant or Phlebotomy license

Work shift and culture

• Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we have been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do
• You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.