Phlebotomist - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health System; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, receiving, and referrals. The role includes handling venipuncture, capillary collection, and specimen processing while maintaining specimen integrity and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities also cover regulatory compliance, patient interaction, and collaboration with clinicians. Evening and multiple shifts are available in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Phlebotomy/Medical Lab program completion preferred.
• CPT or Phlebotomy Tech certification/state licensure preferred in Louisiana.

Responsabilités

• Perform phlebotomy including venipuncture, capillary collection and specimen handling.
• Ensure specimen integrity and proper labeling for all samples.
• Coordinate with lab and nursing staff to ensure timely test processing.
• Maintain sanitary collection areas and restock supplies as needed.
• Operate the lab computer system to document registrations, orders, and results.
• Comply with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA and privacy/security regulations for PHI.
• Assist with on-call duties, inventory, and special projects as assigned.
• Complete performance evaluations and competency assessments as required.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy procedures

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Lab program

CPT/Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Description du poste

Summary:

Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
• Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system
• Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity
• Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills

Experience

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
• Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time