Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Opportunity

Your job is more than a job. There's so much more to being a Phlebotomist than drawing blood. When it comes to pathogen exposure, inserting needles into tiny veins, and anxious patients anticipating pain, you set yourself apart with a steady skillset and mindset that are five stars.

Phlebotomy is where the technical part of your brain leans on the emotional side as you do a mental high when your patient says, "I didn't even feel that". Now that's what we're talking about. We love that little something extra you dedicate to every patient, every "stick". You make ordinary, extraordinary.

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to know you and find out what you'll bring to this essential diagnostic role.

Your everyday includes:

• Performing venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with standard procedures.
• Using handheld devices for specimen collection.
• Monitoring collection list and documenting status of outstanding collections.
• Ensuring that STAT specimens are delivered to the Lab within 15 minutes of collection or pick up.
• Ensuring that specimens are updated to receive status, that correct data is reflected in terms of collect date/time and receipt date/time and delivered to the appropriate Lab Section immediately upon receipt.
• Communicating complaints or problems to department supervisor.
• Collecting data for quality assurance program as outlined, maintaining thorough and neat documentation, and monitoring and clearing collection pending reports.
• Demonstrating knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures.
• Maintaining and advocating a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitoring and engaging with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members immediately concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The must-haves minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED OR 2 years of applicable experience OR Phlebotomist certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Work shift:

Days (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.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.