Phlebotomist - Lab Reference

Christus Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection, receiving, and referrals. The role emphasizes accurate adherence to CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and privacy standards, with patient interaction and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, assisting with supply procurement, and using the lab computer system for registration and orders. A phlebotomy program or related training is preferred, with Louisiana licensure encouraged where

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including PHI privacy and security.
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition, restocking as necessary.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other tasks.
• Performs all patient specimen collections including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and related cultures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Organizational skills

Education

Phlebotomy program

Medical Laboratory program

Medical Assistant program

Job description

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
• 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.