What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Baton Rouge General?
Are you passionate about making a difference, one drop at a time?
What We’re Looking For:
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn
- Excel in fast-paced environments
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Prior phlebotomy experience preferred, but we love to teach!
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of, we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.?
- Professional development & support.
- Various employee perks including generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.?
- We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
- Check out our employee perks here!
What You Will Do:
Provide advanced technical skills necessary to perform phlebotomy procedures. Collect specimens, prepares specimens for the laboratory, and maintain accurate medical records of specimens. Responsible for performing phlebotomy duties in the collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture. Adheres to all procedures for collecting laboratory specimens.
- Collects blood and specimens from patients according to departmental protocol and policy.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of phlebotomy.
- Follows established safety policies regarding biohazard and sharp exposure.
- Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
- Maintains blood culture contamination rate at or below 3% benchmark.
- Maintains good performance in blood culture collection.
- Ensures blood volumes administered to blood culture bottles are appropriate for age of patient collected. (Exceeds = < 2/year; Meets = 4-6 year; NI = > 8/year).
- Maintains patient identification during specimen receipt and unification. (Exceeds = 1/year; Meets = 2-3/year; NI = > 4).
- Maintains recollects at or below 2 % benchmark.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
- Performs other tasks as requested or assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.
With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.
Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your phlebotomy career with us.