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Full-Time Phlebotomist- Evenings

Full-Time Phlebotomist- Evenings

LCMC HealthNew Orleans, LA, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Phlebotomist

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.

General Duties

  • 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
  • Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
  • Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
  • Monitors expected list for pending lab test

Workload Management

  • Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
  • Must work weekends and holidays as assigned

    • Inventory Management

  • 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

    • Specimen Handling and Receipt

  • 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

    • Quality Assurance Related Duties

  • Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Completion of certification program preferred

    • Licenses and Certifications

  • Required : Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association

    • Work Shift : Evenings (United States of America)

    LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

    Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

    Your extras

  • Deliver healthcare with heart.
  • Give people a reason to smile.
  • Put a little love in your work.
  • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
  • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
  • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
  • See opportunities, not problems it's all about perspective.
  • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
  • Love what makes you, you - because we do.

    • You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Simple things make the difference. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

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