Phlebotomist & Lab Specimen Specialist

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

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