Phlebotomist Non-Certified

Ohio County Healthcare•Hartford, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist Non-Certified works in a hospital and/or clinical setting and performs specimen collection and related laboratory duties. The role follows laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, approved waived testing, reporting, and maintaining patient test records. The position requires occasional offsite travel to collect specimens and flexibility for scheduling. The employee is expected to provide services in accordance with Ohio County Hospital policies, procedures, purpose, vision, and values, and to maintain professional appearance, positive working relationships, confidentiality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a GED agreement may be allowed, with completion within six months.
Computer skills.
Willingness to obtain phlebotomy certification.
BLS certification is strongly recommended, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and other team members.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to comply with applicable hospital policies, confidentiality standards, workplace safety requirements, mandatory training, and annual compliance education.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of phlebotomy experience across geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, routine, heel-stick, and finger-stick collections.
Experience collecting urine and blood drug screens and maintaining chain of custody.
Certification in DOT collections.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, including collection of urine and blood drug screens with proper chain of custody.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test records.
Perform only waived tests approved by the Laboratory Director and within the employee’s education, training, experience, and technical abilities.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities.
Identify specimen-collection problems that could adversely affect test results and correct them or notify a supervisor before processing.
Maintain a safe work environment and keep specimen-collection areas, equipment, and collection trays clean and orderly.
Contribute to efficient laboratory operations and complete routine laboratory duties.
Travel offsite occasionally to collect laboratory specimens.
Enter specimen data into the hospital computer system.
Frequently access email for organizational updates and staff communication.
Follow OCH policies and procedures, legal compliance requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance and exhibit positive human relations.
Remain flexible for scheduling purposes.