Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is hiring: Phlebotomist 1 PRN

Job Description

Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. The Phlebotomist maintains records of tests performed and blood samples taken, and may perform waived or moderate complex tests in laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

1. Compliance / Safety
   1. Obtains written requisition for all procedures ordered with all correct information on requisition including diagnosis, MD, patient information.
   2. Properly labels the blood tubes immediately after collection.
   3. Keeps work area neat and clean including phlebotomy trays and Outpatient collection areas. Stocks and rotates supplies as needed.
   4. Follows all infection control procedures proper protocol for maintaining a sterile site for the collection of blood samples.
   5. Understands the protocol for proper identification of the patient and the use of two patient identiers used by the Lab to identify the patient.
   6. Informs Lab supervisor when patient care events or interventions should be carried out in the event of an adverse reaction due to phlebotomy.
   7. Adheres to infection control practices. Has completed required TB skin tests.
2. Team work / Customer service
   1. Carries out assignments and workload with little need of direction, good time management, uses time between tests to departmental advantage by assissting co-workers. Uses LIS to obtain patient orders, labels and collection lists. Uses the LIS to enter specimen collection Information. Ability to order ABN following the correct protocal. Communicate ABN with patients.
   2. Carries appropriate part of workload including helping to answer telephone and display excellent communication skills with fellow team members and customers.
   3. Refrains from complaining, and demonstrates the ability to work as a team to better serve our patients. Help with clerical duties. Resolves pending log and HRP issues before end of shift.
   4. When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.
3. Productivity
   1. Collects all blood in a timely manner in an Outpatient and Inpatient setting.
   2. Routinely and carefully prepares specimens to be routed to appropriate reference Lab for all test not performed on site.
   3. Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.
4. Technical Skill
   1. Demonstrates proper collection of blood including order of collection.
   2. Collects Non-DOT drug screens according to policy and without clerical mistakes.
   3. Demonstrates the proper knowledge of drawing blood with different safety devices and which device should be used for various patients.
   4. Demonstrates the protocol for drawing above IV sites and proper knowledge of maintaining the integrity of the sample.
5. Other duties as assigned
   1. Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
   2. Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
   3. Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.
   4. Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.
   5. Attended all required mandatory educational sessions.
   6. Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner. Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.
   7. Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.
In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days
• 1,915 Active Medical Staff
• 229,296 Emergency Visits

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.

Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.

Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.

Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.

As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by "going where we are called."