Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist – Livingston, LA

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesdays: 8:00am - 5:30pm

We are looking for a Phlebotomist to draw blood and other tissue or fluid from patients for pathological testing. We’ll rely on you to preserve patient health and quality of samples. If you’re dedicated to your patients and have a firm but kind hand, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Help with blood transfusions when needed

Skills

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
• Ability to use computers to enter information
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
• Patience and presence of mind
• Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training
• Certification is a plus

Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Certification: Preferred – Certified by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians

Experience:

• Minimum – 3 years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing.
• Clinic does not specialize in pediatrics, but candidate must have experience in venipuncture with pediatric patients

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What do you do when you encounter a hard stick?

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 3 years (Preferred)
• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location