Phlebotomist - Lab Reference

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
• Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Skills

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
• Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana

Pay

(Not specified)

Schedule

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Benefits

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