Phlebotomist – Patient-Cocused Lab Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, processing, and referrals. You will ensure specimen integrity, operate the LIS, and support quality and regulatory standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires phlebotomy training or certs, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a compassionate patient-care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program that includes phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Phlebotomy knowledge

Computer data entry

Organizational skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory, or Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Specimen tracking software

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, processing, and referrals. You will ensure specimen integrity, operate the LIS, and support quality and regulatory standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires phlebotomy training or certs, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a compassionate patient-care setting.