Phlebotomist: Patient-First Lab Specialist & Drug Screens

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

State pension

Dental and vision

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team and assist with specimen collection for various patient settings including inpatients, outpatients, ER and clinics. The role requires venipuncture skills, accurate LIS documentation, and compassionate patient interaction.

This full-time position entails Lab Compliance and support for reports, drug screens, ABN signatures, and potential EKG/Breath Alcohol Testing, with room to grow in Laboratory Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; DOT Drug Screen Collections certification may be required.
• Phlebotomy and Medical Office experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Ordering lab tests in LIS
• Performing venipuncture on patients
• Appropriate documentation where required
• Reviewing OP charts
• Verifying medical necessity, calling physicians offices, getting ABN’s signed
• Performing drug screens with COC
• Possibly performing EKGs
• Possibly performing Breath Alcohol Testing
• Packaging lab tests for Reference Lab
• Packaging drug screens for Reference Lab
• Use of AIDET and customer service skills

Skills

Adept social skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

DOT Drug Screen Collections certification may be required

EBT certification may be required

Phlebotomy and Medical Office experience or training

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team and assist with specimen collection for various patient settings including inpatients, outpatients, ER and clinics. The role requires venipuncture skills, accurate LIS documentation, and compassionate patient interaction.

This full-time position entails Lab Compliance and support for reports, drug screens, ABN signatures, and potential EKG/Breath Alcohol Testing, with room to grow in Laboratory Services.