Phlebotomist

Why Join Us? Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care. Job Description: THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT SUPPORTS OUR LAB SERVICES TEAM AT OUR LOCATION IN COVINGTON, LA. SCOPE: Collect specimens for laboratory analysis, and prepare for processing by the laboratory. Greet and receive all patients in a professional, warm, and efficient manner. Utilizing the laboratory software; register patients into the system for proper specimen processing. Make sure to maximize in-house lab processing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform venipuncture on patients in both a timely and professional manner. Verify lab orders are available and patients are registered. Process specimens for internal and external processing. Management of Lab area QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required Graduate of a phlebotomy training program Phlebotomy Certification or Laboratory Assistant Certification highly preferred 2 years’ experience in a lab required; oncology experience preferred. For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team. #J-18808-Ljbffr