Phlebotomist-Nights

Ahhmgt; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahhmgt in Eunice, LA seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipunctures, finger and heel sticks, and to record collection data in the Laboratory Information System while ensuring patient safety and accuracy. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, proper labeling in the patient’s presence, and collaboration within the clinical lab team.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, complying with PPE requirements, and supporting routine lab operations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Record phlebotomy collection information into the Laboratory Information System with patient name, collection time, and receive time.
• Perform venipunctures accurately and in line with phlebotomy policies.
• Perform finger sticks on adults and children per procedures.
• Perform heel sticks on infants per policies.
• Maintain phlebotomy trays/area, supplies, and waiting room in a clean, orderly state.
• Follow patient identification policies and label samples in the presence of the patient.
• Adhere to standards from accrediting agencies (e.g., TJC, NPSGs).
• Collect chain-of-custody urine samples and complete collection documentation.
• Follow laboratory PPE requirements at all times.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills for order entry and lab orders in the LIS.
• Check outpatient orders for issues, fax results, and follow up on collection issues.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and ensure viability before use; rotate stock.
• Demonstrate safe use of patient equipment and adhere to alarms policy.
• Know testing methods and products; stay informed on reference test requirements.
• Initiate responsibilities without prompting and perform with minimal supervision.
• Share off-shift work and be available in crisis situations.
• Complete work timely and help colleagues to finish duties.
• Maintain effective relationships with hospital staff and department managers.
• Perform all patient care aspects to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Other duties as needed to support our mission and values.

Job description

1. Always records phlebotomy collection information into the Laboratory Information System with accurate attention to name of patient, collection time, and receive time.

2. Accurately and successfully performs venipunctures, following phlebotomy policies and procedures

3. Accurately and successfully performs finger sticks on adult and pediatric patients, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.

4. Accurately and successfully performs heel sticks on infants, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.

5. Maintains phlebotomy trays/area, supply area, and waiting room in a clean and orderly fashion.

6. Always follows patient identification policies and procedures. Labels samples in presence of the patient.

7. Performs general duties and task according to standards provided by regularly agencies for laboratory accreditation (i.e. TJC NPSGs, etc.).

8. Accurately collects chain of custody urine samples and completes collection documentation.

9. Always follows laboratory requirements for use of personal protection equipment.

10. Accurately demonstrates general computer skills necessary for order entry and medical necessity for lab order in laboratory computer system.

11. Willing checks outpatient orders for issue, fax results, and follow ups on patient collection issues.

12. Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before use in patient testing; assures rotation of reagent stock so that oldest materials are used first.

13. Demonstrates safe and effective use of all patient equipment and adheres to hospital policy regarding use of equipment with alarm systems.

14. Demonstrates knowledge of testing methods, products for explanation to patient; remains informed on all current reference test requirements.

15. Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting and performs with minimal supervision.

16. Shares off-shift work as needed and is available to work in crisis situation.

17. Completes work in a timely manner and willing help co-works to complete section duties

18. Maintains effective working relationships with hospital employees, physicians, administrative staff and department managers.

19. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

20. Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values.

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