What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Specialist - Phlebotomist position at Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City?
Excellence in Laboratory Service & Patient Care
What We’re Looking For:
- Two years of phlebotomy experience required; specimen processing preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Effective communication and human relations skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing support.
- Collaborative environment focused on quality and patient safety.
- Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and pre-analytic laboratory operations to support accurate diagnostic testing while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service.
Essential Job Functions:
- Collects blood and specimens following departmental protocol; verifies patient identity and accurately labels specimens.
- Performs venipuncture or skin puncture and delivers specimens to the laboratory timely.
- Maintains clean, organized phlebotomy trays and properly disposes of contaminated materials.
- Accessions specimens in the Laboratory Information System and prepares samples for testing (centrifugation, send-outs, etc.).
- Communicates with ordering providers to clarify test orders.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of phlebotomy principles, specimen integrity, anticoagulants, and blood components.
- Practices proper safety procedures, including aseptic technique, OSHA compliance, and biohazard handling.
- Uses proper PPE and follows BRGMC safety and infection control protocols.
- Ensures accurate patient identification for all collections and specimens.
- Maintains low recollection and contamination rates consistent with departmental benchmarks.
- Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and pre-analytic workflow support.
- Performs waived testing following QC requirements and documents results accurately.
- Provides excellent customer service, greeting patients professionally and ensuring specimen logs are accurate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:
Baton Rouge General is committed to quality laboratory services that support accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient care. Our Clinical Lab Specialists play a vital role in ensuring safe, reliable specimen processing and a positive patient experience.
Join our team and help us deliver outstanding laboratory care every day!
Full-Time