Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection Specialist

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture, ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen integrity.

The role requires state licensure as a Laboratory Assistant, phlebotomy training, and basic computer skills. Adherence to infection control and precision in sampling are essential within Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a hospital phlebotomist or graduate from phlebotomy school.
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant.
• National Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills; phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin capillary puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specimen collections that require a state license.
• Ensures proper patient identification using two unique identifiers.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures glucose tolerance urine drug screen collection PKUT4 therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing and infection control during venipunctures and skin puncture.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system collection lists and pending logs.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Phlebotomy experience

Louisiana State License as Laboratory Assistant

National Certification preferred

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture, ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen integrity.

The role requires state licensure as a Laboratory Assistant, phlebotomy training, and basic computer skills. Adherence to infection control and precision in sampling are essential within Lake Charles Memorial Health System.