PHLEBOTOMIST (full-time days)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement, ATO (Accrued Time Off), holiday pay, and other supplemental plans. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for providing a variety of patient care service including drawing blood and providing excellent customer service. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/RESPONSIBLITIES: Performs a variety of duties necessary for the patient care of Jackson Parish Hospital, under the supervision of the laboratory department manager. This position does not supervise. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform patient venipunctures with 2 proper patient identifiers. Follows NACCLS Guidelines for phlebotomy procedures. Properly perform EKGs, copy and scan results into LIS. Assists and help whenever possible when requested to work over. At all times protects patient health information; follows HIPA guidelines. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Attends department meetings and educational in-services to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training when necessary. Responds to all emergency situations within the facility and provides Rapid Response duties or procedures required for treatment. Adheres to all Jackson Parish Hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations. Regular attendance and timeliness is required. Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. Adheres to department and hospital dress code policy and procedure. Professional appearance is mandatory, this includes, but not limited to: uniform/scrubs – must be neat and clean, hair- neat, clean and appropriate for work, cologne/body odor – must not be offensive, fingernails – must be neat and clean. Artificial nails of any kind are not allowed, footwear- must be a medical professional or tennis shoe. Keeps work areas clean and neat, free of clutter Keeps all supplies and phlebotomy trays in order and watches for expired supplies and tubes. Checking and monitoring email daily is required. Notifications of events, deadlines, policy changes, etc. is communicated through email. Performs all/any additional duties as assigned by the laboratory department manager. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Training from accredited phlebotomy program or equivalent with certificate of completion
Clinical experience preferred in phlebotomy/ EKG/ UDS but not required
Certified by a nationally recognized phlebotomy board or licensed as a laboratory assistant by the state of Louisiana
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance is required
BLS required within 6 months of hire
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals may be required.
Basic Computer skills
Ability to lab equipment, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, printer, and scanner.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
Clinical experience preferred in phlebotomy/ EKG/ UDS but not required

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties necessary for the patient care of Jackson Parish Hospital, under the supervision of the laboratory department manager.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform patient venipunctures with 2 proper patient identifiers.
Follows NACCLS Guidelines for phlebotomy procedures.
Properly perform EKGs, copy and scan results into LIS.
Assists and help whenever possible when requested to work over.
At all times protects patient health information; follows HIPA guidelines.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Attends department meetings and educational in-services to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training when necessary.
Responds to all emergency situations within the facility and provides Rapid Response duties or procedures required for treatment.
Adheres to all Jackson Parish Hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
Regular attendance and timeliness is required. Unexcused absences will not be tolerated.
Adheres to department and hospital dress code policy and procedure.
Keeps work areas clean and neat, free of clutter
Keeps all supplies and phlebotomy trays in order and watches for expired supplies and tubes.
Checking and monitoring email daily is required.
Performs all/any additional duties as assigned by the laboratory department manager.