Phlebotomist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and skin puncture according to department standard operating procedures (SOPs), manages specimen collection workload, and handles the collection, pickup, delivery, and receipt of specimens. The role ensures STAT specimens reach the laboratory within 15 minutes of collection or pickup and that specimen status and collection and receipt date/time information are correctly documented. The Phlebotomist also supports quality assurance activities, communicates problems to the department supervisor, maintains thorough and neat documentation, and continuously monitors and clears collection pending reports. This role is at University Medical Center, part of LCMC Health. Work hours are variable.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, or two years of applicable experience, or Phlebotomist Certification.
American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with department SOP.
Use handheld devices for patient specimen collection according to SOP.
Monitor collection lists and document outstanding collections when specimens are not collected.
Deliver STAT specimens to the Lab within 15 minutes of collection or pickup.
Update specimens to received status and ensure collection and receipt dates and times are accurately recorded.
Deliver specimens to the appropriate Lab Section immediately upon receipt.
Communicate complaints or problems to the department supervisor.
Collect data for the quality assurance program as directed by department SOP or the department supervisor.
Maintain thorough and neat documentation.
Continuously monitor and clear collection pending reports.