Phlebotomist 1-2
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Division: Within the Medical Services Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation treatment habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions jail-based evaluations supervised group home and residential programs forensic evaluation care custody and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.
ELMHS is looking for a motivated detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Medical Services Department as a Phlebotomist! Minimum Qualifications
- One year of experience or training in nursing phlebotomy or as a medical lab assistant medical lab technician or in medical research that included drawing blood from patients; OR
Certification or eligibility for certification as a Phlebotomist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; OR
Six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in a biological science or chemical science field or nursing. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:
perform a variety of laboratory services for psychiatric patients who may be hostile and dangerous increasing the risk of injury and/or exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Collect blood specimens on those difficult-to-draw patients such as those with movement disorders and uncooperative patients requiring considerable explanation discussion and persuasion.
Explain sterile venipuncture technique to patients. Prepare and perform sterile venipuncture in keeping with standard protocol on patients to obtain blood for requested analysis. After performing venipunctures observes patients for possible reactions and reports observations to a physician or other professional medical personnel. Records venipunctures.
Prepare Laboratory specimens such as blood urine stool and sputum for diagnostic evaluation.
Perform rapid chemical tests and analyses of body fluids and other material related to clinical medicine.
Confer with the nurses and physicians on proper test orders and procedures. Compiles and maintains all records necessary for monthly reports to Quality Management Infection Control and the Medical Director. Serves as a resource for nurses and physicians related to Laboratory Services.
Ensures that unit supplies for the Laboratory are ordered and maintained and that all reagents are date compliant.
Ensures Laboratory compliance with Infection Control Standards by maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Phlebotomist 1 or Phlebotomist 2 based on experience
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Load & Unload
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- FDA Regulations
- Mobile Devices
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Employment & Labor Law
- Patient Service Experience
- Venipuncture Experience
