Phlebotomist (cert)

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and determining the best collection methods for specific patients, such as infants or elderly patients.
• Preparing areas where blood will be drawn and ensuring the area is safe and clean after blood is drawn.
• Collecting blood samples and labeling the vials with the patients' names and the dates.
• Transporting blood samples to the laboratory for testing.
• Ensuring proper packaging and storage for the preservation of blood for donations.
• Keeping your phlebotomy cart or station well organized and following infection control and sanitation standards.
• Answering patients' questions on collection techniques and providing additional resources if requested.
• Remaining friendly, courteous, and sympathetic and keeping patients calm during blood collections.
• Preparing and cleaning the laboratory area, maintaining inventory, preparing blood samples for various tests and procedures, and possibly centrifuging blood samples.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED (minimum requirement)
• Complete a state-approved phlebotomy training program

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• Current Louisiana Phlebotomist Certification preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients.
• Strong attention to detail and good handwriting skills.
• Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.