Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, Lab, Part Time, 3a-11:30a
About The Position
The Phlebotomist performs blood collection and specimen processing, along with the required clerical and computer documentation. The role supports hospital and laboratory infection-control and safety policies, exercises sound judgment and attention to detail, and demonstrates technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills. The phlebotomist interacts courteously and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and medical staff; practices AIDET; and respects patient confidentiality. The role may serve adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn, and neonatal patients, and occasionally pediatric patients. The position supports efficient laboratory operations by completing phlebotomy procedures and specimen handling within established turnaround times, monitoring specimen integrity, and transporting specimens promptly. It also includes customer service, participation in continuing education, reporting safety concerns, contributing suggestions for process improvements, and training or developing materials for other staff. The employee is expected to follow organizational policies, safety standards, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and to demonstrate UofL Health’s values of honesty, integrity, compassion, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and responsible use of resources.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
- Extreme attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to think critically through complex patient situations and process improvements.
- Ability to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
- Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, safety, confidentiality, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a certified phlebotomy program.
- Completion of a phlebotomy externship through a certified phlebotomy program or one year of phlebotomy experience.
- Phlebotomy certification.
- Experience with Cerner EHR.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy procedures accurately and within established turnaround times.
- Recognize abnormal or unexpected situations and investigate them before delivering specimens to the testing area.
- Transport specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
- Answer phone calls and provide information courteously and professionally.
- Monitor specimen integrity and process specimens properly and promptly.
- Ensure documentation for medical necessity.
- Follow safety standards established by the laboratory, hospital, and regulatory agencies.
- Contribute to efficient laboratory operations.
- Participate in continuing education programs.
- Perform AIDET.
- Identify and report safety hazards or concerns.
- Suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
- Teach and train other staff and potential employees; help develop training guides and standard work documents.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data.
- Work collaboratively and support team members.
- Provide exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
