Phlebotomist, LSBME

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to bring your unique qualities to work every day. At LCMC Health, we value the individual contributions that make up extraordinary results. We have cultivated a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary, evident in our environment and our people. Every patient healed, every family comforted, and every life improved is a testament to countless individual contributions leading to exceptional outcomes. Join LCMC Health and discover how our everyday environment facilitates living an extraordinary life.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or 2 years of applicable experience in lieu of education)
2 to 3 years of Phlebotomy experience in a clinic/hospital setting.
Knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques, appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
Record keeping skills.
Understand and follow specific clinical protocols and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS) sponsored by the American Heart Association: Certification
Clinical Lab Technician (CLT) issued by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME): Licensure
Phlebotomist issued by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME): Licensure

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 and 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.
Greets, guides and resolves basic patient queries.
Picks up phone calls and directs patients.
Monitors inventory levels and notifies the supervisor on the same.