Phlebotomist PRN

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, the job is more than a job; it's a place where individual contributions are valued and celebrated. The organization fosters a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary in its employees, believing that these 'little extras' lead to extraordinary patient care. LCMC Health is dedicated to healing patients, comforting families, and improving lives through a compassionate and driven approach to healthcare. University Medical Center, part of LCMC Health, is a world-class academic medical center and the largest medical training center in Louisiana, serving as a safety net hospital for the region. The company emphasizes authenticity, originality, equity, and inclusion, aiming to provide the best possible care to every person in Louisiana and beyond, with a focus on heart and soul in healthcare.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED OR 2 years of applicable experience OR Phlebotomist Certification required.
American Heart Association BLS-HCP.
Knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
Record keeping skills.
Understand and follow specific clinical protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with department SOP.
Adheres to SOP in the use of handheld devices for specimen collection for patient.
Monitors collection list and document status of outstanding collections where specimens are not collected.
Ensures that STAT specimens are delivered to the Lab within 15 minutes of collection or pick up.
Ensures that specimens are updated to receive status, correct data is reflected in terms of collect date/time and receipt date/time.
Delivers to the appropriate Lab Section immediately upon receipt.
Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor.
Collects data for quality assurance program as outlined by department SOP or instruction by department supervisor.
Maintains thorough and neat documentation.
Responsible for monitoring and clearing collection pending reports on a continuous basis.