Phlebotomist, South Hospital, Lab, Days, Part-Time

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects and processes specimens, maintains associated clerical and computer documentation, and supports the laboratory and hospital’s infection-control and safety policies. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, technical and critical-thinking skills, and courteous, professional interactions with patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers. The employee respects patient confidentiality and may provide laboratory services to adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn, and neonatal patients, and occasionally pediatric patients. The position supports UofL Health’s commitment to patient-centered care and its values of honesty, integrity, compassion, teamwork, continuous improvement, and responsible use of resources. Employees are expected to follow organizational policies, safety standards, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, and professional conduct expectations.

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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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 of medical necessity.
Follow safety standards established by the laboratory, hospital, and regulatory agencies.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Perform AIDET.
Identify and report safety hazards or concerns and suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
Teach and train other staff and potential employees; develop and assist with writing 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 while providing effective customer service to patients, physicians, staff, visitors, and the broader health care community.
Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.