Phlebotomist - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

Responsible for performing phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The role supports quality, customer satisfaction, cost-efficient operations, and compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards. It also involves maintaining supplies and work areas, documenting information in the laboratory computer system, and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, computer data entry, and organizational skills.
• Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy, medical laboratory, or medical assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) preferred.
• Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or state licensure preferred if working in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrate the company philosophy and core values in service to customers.
• Pursue professional growth and continued education.
• Assure the quality of work performed by associates.
• Coordinate customer services to support satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Comply with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, privacy, security, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Keep collection trays, containers, bags, and work areas neat and sanitary; restock as necessary.
• Procure departmental supplies in cooperation with the team lead.
• Perform specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen send-outs.
• Prepare specimens for referral to outside laboratories, including ordering miscellaneous and referred testing, packaging specimens, arranging cab service, completing referral paperwork, and using the mail system.
• Collect patient specimens, including venipuncture, capillary collections, urine drug screens, skin tests, and blood, throat, and nasopharyngeal cultures.
• Ensure specimen requirements are met at collection and maintain specimen integrity.
• Communicate effectively with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and coworkers.
• Use the laboratory computer system for specimen documentation, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, such as stand-by/on-call work, inventory, special projects, and cross-training.
• Complete associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED