Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, Lab, Part Time, 3a-11:30a
About The Position
The Phlebotomist collects and processes blood and other specimens, completes related clerical and computer documentation, and supports the laboratory’s infection-control and safety policies. The role calls for sound judgment, attention to detail, technical and critical-thinking skills, and courteous, professional interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, and medical staff. The Phlebotomist respects patient confidentiality and may provide laboratory services to adults, older adults, adolescents, newborns, and neonatal infants, and occasionally pediatric patients. The position performs accurate phlebotomy within established turnaround times, monitors specimen integrity, processes and transports specimens promptly, and investigates abnormal or unexpected situations before specimens reach the testing area. It also includes responding to phone calls, documenting medical necessity, supporting efficient laboratory operations, and participating in continuing education. Other duties may include identifying safety concerns, suggesting process improvements, training staff, and helping develop training guides and standard work documents. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification. Completion of a certified phlebotomy program, a phlebotomy externship or one year of phlebotomy experience, and phlebotomy certification are preferred. Strong customer service, organization, computer, communication, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills are important. The employee must communicate effectively in writing and verbally, think critically through complex patient situations, maintain confidentiality, follow safety and organizational standards, and collaborate with the care team. Cerner EHR experience is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize work duties.
- Ability to think critically through complex patient situations and process improvements.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
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 the efficient operation of the laboratory.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
