State of Louisiana
Salary :
$2,123.00 - $3,822.00 Monthly Location :
Jackson, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
ELMHS9.29.25P Department:
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date:
09/29/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
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 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).Resumeswill 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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes No
02
If 'Yes', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'No', enter N/A. 03
Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
Yes No
04
Do you possess certification or eligibility for certification as a Phlebotomist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners?
Yes No
05
Have you completed six (6) semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in a biological science or chemical science field, or nursing?
Yes No
06
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: BIOL 1001 - General Biology - 3 hrs - LSU Required Question
$2,123.00 - $3,822.00 Monthly Location :
Jackson, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
ELMHS9.29.25P Department:
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date:
09/29/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
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 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).Resumeswill 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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave
- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes No
02
If 'Yes', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'No', enter N/A. 03
Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
Yes No
04
Do you possess certification or eligibility for certification as a Phlebotomist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners?
Yes No
05
Have you completed six (6) semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in a biological science or chemical science field, or nursing?
Yes No
06
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: BIOL 1001 - General Biology - 3 hrs - LSU Required Question