Phlebotomist

Your job is more than a job This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES Specimen Collection: Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary Responds to applicable code teams as needed Adherence to universal and special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies Workload Management: Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections Monitors expected list for pending lab test Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills Must work weekends and holidays as assigned Inventory Management: Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming Stocks phlebotomy supplies when deliveries are received Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift Specimen Handling and Receipt: Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section. Quality Assurance Related Duties: Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Completion of certification program preferred. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification or LSBME Lab Assistant or Phlebotomy license WORK SHIFT Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. About West Jefferson Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital‑of‑choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family‑centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. About LCMC Health One‑of‑a‑kind care comes from one‑of‑a‑kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra‑extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together. #J-18808-Ljbffr