Phlebotomy Specialist – Lab Specimen & Referral Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection, receiving, and referrals. You will operate the lab computer system, ensure specimen integrity, and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, completion of a phlebotomy program, and CPT or PBT licensure preferred in Louisiana. One year phlebotomy experience preferred; training in CAP/JCAHO/OSHA standards a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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

• Meets expectations of the applicable 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

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA seeks a phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection, receiving, and referrals. You will operate the lab computer system, ensure specimen integrity, and maintain a clean work area.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, completion of a phlebotomy program, and CPT or PBT licensure preferred in Louisiana. One year phlebotomy experience preferred; training in CAP/JCAHO/OSHA standards a plus.