Phlebotomist 1-2

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.

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 bloodborne 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.
• Prepare and perform sterile venipuncture in keeping with standard protocol on patients to obtain blood for the requested analysis.
• 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.
• 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.

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 score is 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). Resumes will not be 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

ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV

225-634-0680