Clinical Lab Specialist - Phlebotomist

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: 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!