Phlebotomist – Gramercy

Description:

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

The Phlebotomist is Responsible for reviewing lab orders and entering lab orders into the LIS accurately; performs 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