Phlebotomist - PRN/Optional

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is hiring a PRN/Optional Phlebotomist at Good Samaritan Lab. The position collects quality specimens from patients of all ages for diagnostic testing and serves as a liaison between the laboratory and its customers. It may also involve performing EKGs on outpatients, handling customer calls and questions, gathering information for service and billing, and resolving issues. Additional duties include completing compliance documentation, accurately interpreting and transcribing physician orders, entering orders and patient demographics into LIS/HIS systems, labeling specimens, and distributing specimens to the appropriate laboratory departments. Work is on the day shift and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage: every other weekend from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., plus one holiday in a 12-month period. There is no on-call commitment.

The role requires accurate and timely work that follows safety, confidentiality, and specimen-integrity processes and protocols. The position supports TriHealth's service standards, emphasizing welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting individual differences, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 1–2 years of phlebotomy experience (preferred).
• Phlebotomy trained upon hire (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in phlebotomy.
• Phlebotomy training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient identification and accurate data, collect specimens, and ensure specimen integrity.
• Document required information within expected timeframes.
• Complete all collection and other work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow processes and protocols for safety, confidentiality, and specimen integrity.
• Serve as a liaison for laboratory customers by handling calls, gathering information for service and billing, answering questions, and resolving issues.
• Interpret and transcribe physician orders accurately and complete documentation required for OIG compliance.
• Enter orders and patient demographics into LIS/HIS systems when applicable.
• Receive, label, and distribute incoming specimens to the appropriate laboratory departments when applicable.
• May perform EKGs on outpatients.
• Take on complex tasks when asked and show initiative when additional work is needed.

Benefits

• PRN/Optional employees have access to a 401(k) and other benefits.
• For full-time or part-time employees, a comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED