PHLEBOTOMIST II - ODC LABORATORY

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA seeks a Phlebotomist II for the ODC Laboratory. This part-time role runs 8am-1pm Monday–Friday with additional hours as needed to support patient care through specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, labeling and dispatching specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy in all procedures while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; preferred phlebotomy program completion.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, heel-sticks, and finger sticks as ordered.
• Identify, label and dispatch specimens; centrifuge as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety/aseptic techniques.
• Assist in training new staff and orienting new employees.
• Rotate shifts including weekends/holidays; support other lab areas as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Phlebotomy Certification (PBT/ASCP) or Louisiana License

Job description

PHLEBOTOMIST II - ODC LABORATORY - 13538

US:LA:Hammond | Patient Care Support | Part Time

Description

Status: Part Time

Shift: 8am-1pm Monday-Friday and as needed hours 645am-5pm.

Exempt: No

Summary

A Phlebotomist is the Health Care Professional that obtains blood for laboratory testing. It is a technical position requiring technical knowledge in specimen collection and processing; must be able to make sound decisions objectively. Good communication skills are required due to the close interaction with patients and all departments within the hospital and the laboratory. Possess the ability to give direct patient care in a caring, friendly, and professional manner.

Other information

Education:
High School Graduate
Prefer candidates who have one year phlebotomy experience and have successfully completed an accredited Phlebotomy Program.
PBT(ASCP), or equivalent Certification and/or Louisiana State Laboratory Assistant License is required.

Physical Effort Required:
Strength: LightPush: FrequentlyPull: OccasionallyCarry: OccasionallyLift: OccasionallySit: OccasionallyStand: FrequentlyWalk: Frequently

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform venipunctures, heel‑sticks, and/or finger sticks as ordered/requisitioned, following instructions in the procedure manual.
• 2. Identify, label and dispatch specimens received/collected. Centrifuge specimens.
• 3. Ability to give direct patient care in a caring, friendly, and professional manner.
• 4. Perform duties according to established standards and practices/procedures.
• 5. Use proper techniques and equipment.
• 6. Follow principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.
• 7. Assure equipment is clean and functioning properly. (Scanners, printers, pagers, lights, etc.)
• 8. Dispatch specimens to appropriate department or reference laboratory.
• 9. Assemble supplies and equipment assuring that all reagents and supplies are within acceptable expiration dates.
• 10. Receive work assignments.
• 11. Plan, organize and prioritize work duties.
• 12. Maintain required records.
• 13. Assist in orientation and training of new employees
• 14. Ensure that Supervisor, Coordinator(s) and Laboratory Director (if necessary) is informed and kept abreast of all needs, and concerns.
• 15. May rotate all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Also, may be assigned to a work area or may rotate to all areas/sections of the department.
• 16. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• 17. Assist on special projects as needed by Supervisor, Coordinator(s), and/or Laboratory Director.
• 18. Maintain confidentiality
• 19. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• 20. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a high stress position with exposure to dangerous, infectious materials, odorous chemicals and specimens. Individual may be exposed to low levels of radiation, electrical hazards and low levels of carcinogens as well as high exposure to needles and sharps. All working reagents containing hazardous materials are listed in detail in the \"Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual\" and is available to all employees. Incumbent is responsible for this information. The individual is responsible for a variety of standardized procedures requiring constant mental concentration. The individual interacts with the various departments within the hospital and the laboratory. Good communication skills are required due to the close interaction with patients. Individual must be able to use independent judgment in solving common problems, understand collection priorities such as STAT, ASAP and Timed. Possesses ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments. Physically able to stand for long periods; endure walking and ability to work under stressful conditions as well as have adequate vision to perform the job. (I.e. color blind test)