Baton Rouge General Medical Center-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time
Baton Rouge, LA
Hospitals

The Phlebotomist position at Bluebonnet involves performing advanced technical skills necessary for collecting blood samples and maintaining accurate medical records. The role requires adherence to safety and compliance standards while ensuring excellent patient care and communication. The phlebotomist will work with various age populations and is responsible for following established protocols for specimen collection and handling.

  • Collects blood and specimens from patients according to departmental protocol and policy.
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of phlebotomy.
  • Follows established safety policies regarding biohazard and sharp exposure.
  • Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
  • Maintains blood culture contamination rate at or below 3% benchmark.
  • Maintains good performance in blood culture collection.
  • Ensures blood volumes administered to blood culture bottles are appropriate for age of patient collected.
  • Maintains patient identification during specimen receipt and unification.
  • Maintains recollects at or below 2% benchmark.
  • Follows hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
  • Performs other tasks as requested or assigned.
  • Two years phlebotomy experience preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Demonstrated CRT/computer knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
  • Able to perform assigned duties in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
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