Phlebotomist
Company: Opelousas General Health System
Location: Opelousas
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
The Phlebotomist is responsible for all blood draws, urinalysis,
rapid tests, and swabs performed within Opelousas General Health
System, hospital clinics, nursing and assisted living areas. As
patients arrive to the outpatient lab area or admitted into health
organization the phlebotomist is to review medical record or
patient identification bracelet, follow printed lab orders and
determine vials to be drawn per patient. Phlebotomist is also to
provide effective communication/education to patients on the proper
collection of urinalyses, stool specimens, etc. and is to work
closely with lab techs, nursing and clinical staff. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities---Greets patients in a friendly,
cheerful, and professional manner; determines their needs and
responds accordingly.---Utilizes professional telephone etiquette
with all callers; answers incoming calls by the third
ring.---Explains blood draw procedures to patients and answers any
questions about the process.---Ability to successfully draw blood
from patients with minimal or no complications.---Follows all
health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary
work area.---Gathers medical testing materials, including needles,
sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes---Verifies patient
information and labels blood samples properly---Accurately updates
patient information in the organization database.---Helps nervous
or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws.---Works with
clinical staff and always follows their directions---Educates
patients on proper UA collection.---Processes urinalysis and rapid
tests within the organization---Uses centrifuge
regularly.---Follows confidentiality and security rules when
providing patient information.---Receives all lab specimens within
the organization database---Calls reference labs for stat
pickups/special tests---Documents and footnotes all information
that is pertinent to all lab specimen collections---Packages all
lab specimens.---Adheres to OSHA guidelines and participates in
safety program.---Performs any other services deemed reasonable by
physician or Manager.Minimum QualificationsHigh School
Diploma/GED-RequiredPhlebotomy Training and Education from a
Vocational or Technical ProgramNational Phlebotomy Certification
and Phlebotomy License- Required to obtain upon 6 months of
hireClinical Lab Assistant License- Preferred
Keywords: Opelousas General Health System, Lafayette , Phlebotomist, Healthcare , Opelousas, Louisiana
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