Phlebotomy & Pre-Analytic Tech – Flexible Hours

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Flexible positions

Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join our lab team in Baton Rouge, LA. You will perform skin puncture and venipuncture, prepare specimens, and ensure accurate labeling and timely delivery to the lab.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills to support patients and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn.
• Excel in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrate human relation and effective communication skills.
• 2 years phlebotomy and specimen processing experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and specimens from patients according to departmental protocol and policy.
• Accessions patient samples into the laboratory computer system and distributes to the technical departments for analysis.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of phlebotomy and accessioning.
• Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
• Follows established safety policies regarding biohazard and sharp exposure.
• Maintains accurate patient identification in phlebotomy, accessioning and pre-analytic areas of laboratory.
• Maintains good performance in blood culture collection.
• Maintains recollects at or below 2 % benchmark.
• Performs journeyman level tasks in the pre-analytical phase of testing by preparing the samples for testing and delivering to the laboratory department.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baton Rouge General is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join our lab team in Baton Rouge, LA. You will perform skin puncture and venipuncture, prepare specimens, and ensure accurate labeling and timely delivery to the lab.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of phlebotomy and specimen processing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills to support patients and staff in a fast-paced environment.