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The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing a variety of venipuncture techniques, collects blood specimens from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Accurately orders, collects, transports and processes all specimens for laboratory testing. Retrieves all specimens which are delivered to the laboratory. Other duties include supply stocking, scanning of documents for EMR and clerical duties.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Performance of Venipuncture and Skin Puncture:

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with department SOP.

Workload Management:

• Adheres to SOP in the use of handheld devices for specimen collection for patient.
• Monitors collection list and document status of outstanding collections where specimens are not collected.

Specimen Pick Up and Delivery:

• Ensures that STAT specimens are delivered to the Lab within 15 minutes of collection or pick up.

Specimen Handling and Receipt:

• Ensures that specimens are updated to receive status, correct data is reflected in terms of collect date/time and receipt date/time.
• Delivers to the appropriate Lab Section immediately upon receipt.

Quality Assurance Related Duties:

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor.
• Collects data for quality assurance program as outlined by department SOP or instruction by department supervisor.
• Maintains thorough and neat documentation.

Monitoring and Clearing the Not Received report:

• Responsible for monitoring and clearing collection pending reports on a continuous basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of applicable work experience.
• Phlebotomist Certification will be considered in lieu of minimum qualifications.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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.

WORK SHIFT:

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

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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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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