Phlebotomist - Hammond, LA

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories•Hammond, LA

14h

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, including PCR testing in infectious disease. MDL has an opening for a team-oriented Phlebotomist. The role collects blood and other specimen samples from patients, labels and prepares specimens, and transports them to a nearby laboratory. It also includes related specimen processing, patient identification, testing, quality-control, and documentation duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior medical, healthcare, or phlebotomist experience, or Medical Assistant Certification.
Customer service skills, including the ability to calm anxious clients.
Ability to explain the sample extraction process to clients.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to follow healthcare-related government regulations and 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 and walk or run for long periods; bend or twist; and lift 10 pounds.
Ability to work with a large number of patients of varying ages and health statuses.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples, including through venipuncture and fingersticks, and collect other specimen samples.
Identify patients and verify test requisitions against nursing station logs, bringing discrepancies to unit personnel.
Label specimen vials with patient information and track specimens by recording initials, dates, collection times, and daily collection tallies.
Determine an appropriate method for drawing blood and explain the sample collection process to clients.
Transport specimens to a nearby laboratory and centrifuge blood samples according to state regulations.
Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and follow department and isolation procedures.
Collect therapeutic drug-monitoring assays in coordination with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate timing.
Perform bedside glucose tests, record results, and report them to the unit nurse-manager.
Perform bleeding-time tests, enter results into the computer, and notify the pathologist of results outside normal ranges.
Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules, recording results in the quality-control log, and reporting needed changes.
Follow infection-control standards and maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment in compliance with legal requirements.
Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; refer unresolved orders for clarification and notify the supervisor.
Maintain job knowledge 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.
Perform other job-related duties as required and accept additional requests that contribute value to the department.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and 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