Pre-analytic Technician/Phlebotomist - BRGP-PRN

Baton-Rouge-Genera; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Pre-analytic Technician to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing. This role collects blood samples, prepares them for testing, and delivers to the laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely handling.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of phlebotomy/processing experience. The team emphasizes safety, accuracy, and patient-centered care within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrates effective communication and human-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and specimens per protocol.
• Accessions samples into the laboratory computer system and distributes them for analysis.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of phlebotomy and accessioning principles.
• Follows safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
• Adheres to biohazard and sharp exposure policies.
• Maintains accurate patient identification in pre-analytic areas.

Skills

Self-motivation

Fast-paced

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

• Employee Type PRN

Are you passionate about making a difference, one drop at a time?

What We’re Looking For:

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

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of, we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

Responsible for performing phlebotomy duties in the collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture. Performs duties in the pre-analytic phase of testing by preparing samples for testing and delivering to the laboratory departments. Adheres to all procedures for collecting and preparing laboratory specimens. Maintains accurate medical records of specimens.

• 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.

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Additional Information

• Shift times: As needed (M-TH 7-5:30pm, F 7-1:00pm)