PHLEBOTOMIST (full-time)

The Phlebotomist position is a full-time position with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement, ATO (accrued time off), vacation days, and other supplemental plans.

The Phlebotomist will be responsible for providing a variety of patient care service including drawing blood and providing excellent customer service. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs a variety of duties necessary for the patient care of Jackson Parish Hospital, under the supervision of the laboratory department manager. This position does not supervise.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform patient venipunctures with 2 proper patient identifiers. 
• Follows NACCLS Guidelines for phlebotomy procedures.
• Properly perform EKGs, copy and scan results into LIS.
• Assists and help whenever possible when requested to work over.
• At all times protects patient health information; follows HIPA guidelines.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.  
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. 
• Attends department meetings and educational in-services to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training when necessary.
• Responds to all emergency situations within the facility and provides Rapid Response duties or procedures required for treatment.
• Adheres to all Jackson Parish Hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required. Unexcused absences will not be tolerated.
• Adheres to department and hospital dress code policy and procedure. Professional appearance is mandatory, this includes, but not limited to: uniform/scrubs – must be neat and clean, hair- neat, clean and appropriate for work, cologne/body odor – must not be offensive, fingernails – must be neat and clean. Artificial nails of any kind are not allowed, footwear- must be a medical professional or tennis shoe.
• Keeps work areas clean and neat, free of clutter
• Keeps all supplies and phlebotomy trays in order and watches for expired supplies and tubes.
• Checking and monitoring email daily is required. Notifications of events, deadlines, policy changes, etc. is communicated through email.
• Performs all/any additional duties as assigned by the laboratory department manager.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Training from accredited phlebotomy program or equivalent with certificate of completion
• Clinical experience preferred in phlebotomy/ EKG/ UDS but not required

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certified by a nationally recognized phlebotomy board or licensed as a laboratory assistant by the state of Louisiana
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance is required
• BLS required within 6 months of hire

LANGUAGE SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Additional languages preferred. 
• Strong written and verbal skills.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals may be required.
• Basic Computer skills

MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lab equipment, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, printer, and scanner.