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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location alexandria, Louisiana

About this job

Assures accurate identification of all patients and specimens.

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture using age specific criteria guidelines while following correct policy and procedures requirements. Some phlebotomist perform arterial puncture.

Demonstrate the ability to assess and determine specimen integrity.

Transports specimens using correct requirements (i.e. refrigerate, room temp, frozen, protect from light, etc.).

Process and prepare specimens and deliver to correct laboratory departments for testing in a timely manner.

Prepare specimens for transport to appropriate reference laboratories.

Competent operation of Laboratory Information System to include: admission of patients, ordering tests, printing labels, collection time and received time entry, uncollected logs, send out logs, etc.

Maintain and apply knowledge of Ethics and Compliance Standards.

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, properly documenting quality control activities or any discrepancies, recording and reporting corrective actions.

Demonstrates competency in operation of equipment and documents daily maintenance on required equipment.

Sets priorities appropriately, completes tasks with thoroughness, within the allotted time frame and with appropriate follow though to achieve maximum productivity.

Consistently uses good judgement and problem solving skills to assess the situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action.

Identifies and investigates processes that can be improved and uses FOCUS-PDCA to work toward improving these processes.

Maintains confidentiality of all patients.

Assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development to maintain certification and/or license appropriate for assigned duties.

Acts as laboratory representative to all patients and hospital staff by exhibiting good personal relationship and communication skills and provides patient education as appropriate.

Participates in training and orientation of all students and new employees.

Orders and maintains supplies to maintain necessary inventory while staying within budget requirements.

Demonstrates adherence to the principles of safety and infection control.

Acts as reference/information source for areas outside the lab regarding specimen collection procedures.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

· High School Diploma or GED

· Completion of a Phlebotomy Training Program/School or equivalent on-the-job training/work experience

· Eligible for recognized certification by ASCP or ASPT

· License issued from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners is required for those phlebotomists that have met the requirement for a Laboratory Assistant.