Phlebotomist, Acute

LifePoint Health • Somerset, KY

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About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. The position of Acute Phlebotomist in the ER involves collecting and processing blood specimens for testing in the laboratory, labeling, processing, and delivering specimens for testing, and maintaining equipment and medical supplies. The role also includes assisting with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• An approved nationally accredited training course in Phlebotomy preferred.
• Certification from ASCP or NHA preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes blood specimens for testing in the laboratory.
• Labels, processes, and delivers specimens for testing.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies.
• Assists with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED