Description:
The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is currently seeking a meticulous and friendly Phlebotomist for our busy, fast-paced multi-specialty medical clinic. In this role, you will be responsible for the collection, and storage of blood samples.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing and determining the best collection methods for specific patients, such as infants or elderly patients.
- Preparing areas where blood will be drawn and ensuring the area is safe and clean after blood is drawn.
- Collecting blood samples and labeling the vials with the patients' names and the dates.
- Transporting blood samples to the laboratory for testing.
- Ensuring proper packaging and storage for the preservation of blood for donations.
- Keeping your phlebotomy cart or station well organized and following infection control and sanitation standards.
- Answering patients' questions on collection techniques and providing additional resources if requested.
- Remaining friendly, courteous, and sympathetic and keeping patients calm during blood collections.
- Preparing and cleaning the laboratory area, maintaining inventory, preparing blood samples for various tests and procedures, and possibly centrifuging blood samples.
Requirements:
Education:
- High school diploma or GED (minimum requirement)
- Complete a state-approved phlebotomy training program
Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):
- Current Louisiana Phlebotomist Certification preferred, but not required.
Experience:
- Demonstrated, successful organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to calm anxious patients.
- Strong attention to detail and good handwriting skills.
- Knowledge of proper handling techniques and disposal policies.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to perform patient care activities and operate standard medical equipment.
- Ability to use computers and standard office equipment.
