Phlebotomist, Evening Shift
LCMC Health
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
About
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 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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques and appropriate blood processing and handling procedures. Record keeping skills. Understand and follow specific clinical protocols, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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. Work Shift: Evenings (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. Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital. 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
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Languages
- English
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