Emergency Department Phlebotomist Full Time, Careers At Lake Charles Memorial Health System

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Emergency Department Phlebotomist (Full Time)

Department:	Emergency Department
Location:	Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

To provide the basic skills necessary for collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques. The employee in this position will be cross-trained to perform other duties in the emergency department, including, but, may not be limited to, EKGs and simple patient transports.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
Ensures proper patient identification, using two unique identifiers.
Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent required.
One year experience as a hospital phlebotomist or graduate from Phlebotomy school.
Basic computer skills; basic mathematic skills.
National certification preferred.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and an in depth knowledge of specimen collection tools and techniques.
Phlebotomists are able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and other health care professionals while performing their duties, which may also involve stressful situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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