Phlebotomist 1 PRN Premium

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Phlebotomist 1 draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records, prepares specimens for laboratory analysis, and performs pre-analytical functions. The role relies on instructions and established guidelines, works under close supervision, and requires developing a thorough understanding of specimen collection and handling to preserve specimen validity and integrity. Excellent customer service skills are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy, MLA, or MA program, or equivalent; alternatively, must be certification-eligible as a Phlebotomist, MLA, or MA.
Entry-level with no current hospital experience, or previous experience that is more than one year in the past.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to follow established guidelines and work under close supervision.
Knowledge of specimen collection and handling, blood collection techniques, collection devices and safety devices, patient identification, and infection-control practices.

Responsibilities

Label blood tubes immediately after collection and follow infection-control procedures, including protocols for maintaining a sterile collection site.
Follow the protocol for proper patient identification, including the laboratory’s use of two distinct identifiers.
Inform the Manager or Supervisor of adverse phlebotomy events.
Complete phlebotomy rounds and assignments, manage time effectively, and assist coworkers during downtime.
Carry an appropriate share of the workload, including answering telephone calls and assisting in other qualified areas; communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Promote teamwork and maintain positive, polite, and friendly communication with patients, visitors, customers, and coworkers.
Adjust personal schedule when requested to meet departmental needs.
Collect blood samples promptly in inpatient and outpatient settings; organize work efficiently and carry out assignments with minimal direction.
Keep work areas and phlebotomy trays neat, clean, and uncluttered.
Use proper blood collection techniques, including the correct order of collection and appropriate use of collection and safety devices.
Protect specimen integrity by following specimen requirements, fill volumes, timed collection requirements, and collection-site protocols, including protocols for drawing above IV sites.
Follow hospital policies regarding breaks and PTO; report to work on time and report tardiness as required.
Attend mandatory educational sessions and take responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
Maintain a professional appearance, operate equipment safely, respond appropriately to fire, safety, and disaster situations, and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned and consistently follow the organization’s 12 Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.