Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, Lab, 7p-5:30a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects and processes blood and other specimens, maintaining proficiency in collection techniques and related documentation. The role supports infection control and laboratory and hospital safety policies, uses sound judgment and attention to detail, and demonstrates technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills. The Phlebotomist communicates courteously and professionally, practices AIDET, and protects patient confidentiality. The role may involve providing clinical laboratory services to adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn, and neonatal patients, and occasionally pediatric patients. The position is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for a 7 p.m.–5:30 a.m. third shift. The Phlebotomist works collaboratively with team members and supports UofL Health’s commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Extreme attention to detail and 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.

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 set 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; assist in developing training guides and standard work documents.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
Demonstrate service, professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational and departmental safety standards.
Collaborate with and support team members, and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.