What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist (Franklin, LA) position at Bayou Bend Health System?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function of the Phlebotomist is to draw blood on out- patients and in-patients using acceptable identification; the proper supplies and to sort collected blood to appropriate departments.
**This can be a fulltime or parttime position. Hours are negotiable**
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Receives and checks requests for laboratory testing.
2. Receives and collects specimens observing principals as asepsis and personal safety, labels them appropriately, and distributes them to the assigned stations.
3. Keeps test tray and work area neat and clean and participates in terminal clean-up at the end of the shift.
4. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
5. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
6. Attends required department and other hospital meetings.
7. Performs other duties that relate to the Phlebotomist position.
8. Answer department telephone and distributes calls as required.
9. Greet patients to the department; assist patients as necessary.
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
1. Previous phlebotomy experience
2. May be certified or non-certified
3. MA or phlebotomy education necessary
4. Ability to read labels, instructions, and directions.
5. BLS certification required upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The primary function of the Phlebotomist is to draw blood on out- patients and in-patients using acceptable identification; the proper supplies and to sort collected blood to appropriate departments.
**This can be a fulltime or parttime position. Hours are negotiable**
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Receives and checks requests for laboratory testing.
2. Receives and collects specimens observing principals as asepsis and personal safety, labels them appropriately, and distributes them to the assigned stations.
3. Keeps test tray and work area neat and clean and participates in terminal clean-up at the end of the shift.
4. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
5. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
6. Attends required department and other hospital meetings.
7. Performs other duties that relate to the Phlebotomist position.
8. Answer department telephone and distributes calls as required.
9. Greet patients to the department; assist patients as necessary.
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
1. Previous phlebotomy experience
2. May be certified or non-certified
3. MA or phlebotomy education necessary
4. Ability to read labels, instructions, and directions.
5. BLS certification required upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
Drug Testing
Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.
Department: 025 - LABORATORY
This is a full time position
