Phlebotomist - Hammond, LA

Genesis Global Group•Hammond, LA

About The Position

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL), a member of Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory specializing in automated DNA-based molecular analysis of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL performs PCR testing and offers a broad menu of infectious disease testing. Its research areas include gynecology, infectious diseases, infectious arthritis, tick-borne diseases, mycology, and chronic fatigue syndrome. MDL is seeking a team-oriented Phlebotomist to draw blood, collect other specimen samples, label blood vials, and prepare samples for submission to a nearby laboratory. The role also includes specimen handling and processing, bedside testing, quality-control documentation, and maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior medical, healthcare, or phlebotomist experience, or Medical Assistant certification.
General knowledge, skills, and abilities in calming anxious clients and providing customer service.
Ability to explain the sample-extraction process to clients.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to adhere to government healthcare regulations.
Ability to follow infection-control standards.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to repeat the same movements; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stand for long periods; walk or run for long periods; and bend or twist the body.
Ability to lift 10 pounds.
Ability to work with a large number of patients of varying ages and health statuses.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from patients.
Label vials with patient information.
Determine the appropriate method for drawing blood.
Transport specimen samples to a nearby laboratory.
Centrifuge blood samples according to state regulations.
Follow infection-control standards when working with patients and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as required.
Verify test requisitions against nursing station logs and bring discrepancies to unit personnel's attention.
Verify patient identity by reading patient identification.
Obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and fingersticks.
Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and department procedures, including isolation procedures.
Coordinate with nursing personnel to collect therapeutic drug-monitoring assays at the appropriate time relative to drug doses.
Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, recording collection times, and maintaining daily collection tallies.
Perform bedside glucose tests, record results, and report results to the unit nurse-manager.
Perform bleeding-time tests, enter results into the computer, and notify the pathologist when results fall outside normal ranges.
Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules, recording results in the quality-control log, and identifying and reporting needed changes.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; refer unresolved orders to the originator for clarification and notify the supervisor.
Keep job knowledge current through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Follow professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
Take ownership of assigned work and seek opportunities to add value to the phlebotomy department and hospital.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending account
Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability policies
Legal plan and identity theft protection
401(k) plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Business casual environment
Credit union