Phlebotomist

Your job is more than a job.

There’s so much more to being aPhlebotomist than drawing blood. When it comes to pathogen exposure, inserting needles into tiny veins, and anxious patientsanticipating 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”.  Nowthat’s whatwe’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. Andwe’re excited to get to know you and find out whatyou’ll bring to this essential diagnostic role. 

 
Your Everyday 

Perform venipuncture and skin puncturein accordance with standard procedures.  

Use handheld devices for specimen collection.  

Monitor collection list and document status of outstanding collections. 

Ensure that STAT specimens are delivered to the Lab within 15 minutes of collection or pick up. 

Ensure 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 theappropriate Lab Sectionimmediately upon receipt. 

Communicate complaints or problems to department supervisor. 

Collect data for quality assurance program as outlined,maintain thorough and neat documentation, and monitor and clear collection pending reports. 

Demonstrate knowledge of standard phlebotomy techniques andappropriate blood processing and handling procedures. 

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.  

Monitor and engage with your patients, families, andappropriate care team membersimmediately concerningsignificant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.  

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.    

Contribute to the team byassisting 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:

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

Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie

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 andresponsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.
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