Phlebotomist, Evening Shift

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing various venipuncture techniques to collect blood specimens from patients of all age groups. Individuals performing in this job role are responsible for transcribing laboratory orders from outside providers, and for receiving, processing, transporting, and distributing all laboratory specimens. LCMC Health values the unique contributions of each employee and fosters a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. Joining LCMC Health means finding a workplace where the everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of certification program preferred

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
Responds to applicable code teams as needed
Adherence to universal and special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies
Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
Monitors expected list for pending lab test
Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
Must work weekends and holidays as assigned
Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
Stocks phlebotomy supplies when deliveries are received
Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift
Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.
Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor