Phlebotomist

Description:

St. James Parish Hospital is now hiring a Phlebotomist to join our team. This is a full-time, 30-hour per week position that includes off-site collections as well as varying weekend shifts.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for reviewing lab orders and entering lab orders into the computer system accurately and performing collection of blood and urine samples from patients.

Duties:

• Orders lab test accurately in the computer system
• Receives lab samples in the computer system for processing
• Distributes lab samples to the appropriate lab area
• Collect drug screens using correct form and generate correct charge
• Label and handle lab specimens properly
• Perform venipuncture to obtain blood sample using appropriate type of equipment to adjust to patient age
• Use two identifiers to identify patient when collecting samples
• Perform off-site venipuncture collections
• Keep phlebotomy area well stocked with supplies
• Monitor inventory and orders supplies from Materials Management
• Use proper phone courtesy during every phone call
• Maintain an organized and clean working area
• Research and resolve problems with lab samples and test reports by looking up patients in the computer system and fax to proper personnel
• Support departmental goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned

Class:

Full-Time (30 hours per week)

Requirements:

New grads welcome (at least 6 months of experience preferred)
Current BLS certification
Background Check
Drug Test

Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Certificate of the completion of a certified Phlebotomy course (preferred)

Shift:

Weekday + Varying Weekend Shift