Phlebotomist- Full Time

Franklin Medical Center • Jonesville, LA

9d

About The Position

Responsible for efficiently and accurately obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis and performing various screening tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Proficiency in venipuncture and other blood collection techniques
• Interpersonal skills and compassion
• Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Compassion, courtesy, and the ability to calm patients during blood collection
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification
• Phlebotomy experience
• Clinic or hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
• Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
• Prepares specimens and delivers them to appropriate locations for testing.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
• Verifies test requisitions and bring discrepancies to the attention of applicable personnel.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, nursing staff, or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Retrieves lab results and enters them into proper patient charts to be reviewed by the provider.
• Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Ensures that the clinic’s phlebotomy supplies and equipment are well-organized and maintained
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to the supervisor immediately
• Adheres to strict infection control and safety guidelines
• Understands rules and regulations set forth by Franklin Medical Center. Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, physicians, and patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees