Phlebotomist - PRN

Iberia Medical Center • New Iberia, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Phlebotomist, this employee is responsible for collection of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and clinic patients. Responsible for application of learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in reliable results. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for developing computer skills for the Laboratory Information System and complying with all regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance. This position requires adept social skills and compassion. As secretarial relief, this employee is responsible for distribution of lab reports, filing, ordering supplies, handling drug screen accounts and paperwork, and registering Home Health patients. Additional projects may be delegated as the need arises.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Phlebotomy and Medical Office experience or training required

Nice To Haves

• Current certification for DOT Drug Screen Collections may be required
• Current certification for EBT may be required
• Phlebotomy experience a plus
• May be required to have experience collecting drug screens with COC
• May be required to have experience with BAT

Responsibilities

• Collection of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and clinic patients.
• Application of learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in reliable results.
• Developing computer skills for the Laboratory Information System.
• Complying with all regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance.
• Distribution of lab reports, filing, ordering supplies, handling drug screen accounts and paperwork, and registering Home Health patients.
• Ordering lab tests in LIS.
• Perform venipuncture on patients.
• Appropriate documentation where required.
• Reviewing OP charts.
• Verifying medical necessity, calling physicians offices, getting ABN’s signed.
• Performing drug screens with COC.
• Possibly performing EKG’s.
• Possibly performing Breath Alcohol Testing.
• Packaging lab tests for Reference Lab.
• Packaging drug screens for Reference Lab.
• Use of AIDET and customer service skills.

What This Job Offers

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