What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Specialist - Mary Bird Perkins(No Weekends or Holidays) position at Baton Rouge General?
Are you passionate about making a difference, one drop at a time?
What We’re Looking For:
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn
- Excel in fast-paced environments
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Two years phlebotomy experience required
- High School Diploma or GED required
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of, we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
- Professional development & support.
- Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
- Check out our employee perks! 2024EmployeePerks-External-revUse.pdf (brgeneral.org)
What You Will Do:
Perform complex laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy of results, and contributing to the overall quality of patient care. You will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to interpret lab results and provide critical information for diagnosis and treatment.
- Collects blood and specimens from patients according to departmental protocol and policy.
- Accessions patient samples into the laboratory computer system and provides to the Courier for transporting.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of phlebotomy and accessioning.
- Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
- Follows established safety policies regarding biohazard and sharp exposure.
- Maintains accurate patient identification in phlebotomy, accessioning and pre-analytic areas of laboratory.
- Maintains good performance in blood culture collection.
- Maintains recollects at or below 2 % benchmark.
- Performs journeyman level tasks in the pre-analytical phase of testing by preparing the samples for testing and delivering to the laboratory department.
- Performs other tasks as requested or assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your phlebotomy career with us.
