Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, Lab, PRN
About The Position
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health is focused on delivering patient-centered care each day. The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and processing blood and other specimens, completing related clerical and computer documentation, and supporting the hospital and laboratory’s infection control and safety policies. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, technical and critical-thinking skills, and professional, courteous interactions with patients, visitors, medical staff, and coworkers. The Phlebotomist respects patient confidentiality and may provide laboratory services to adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn, and neonatal patients, and occasionally pediatric patients. This position is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and has a rotating shift. It is listed as PRN.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organization, 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.
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 HER.
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 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 in writing training guides and standard work documents.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Demonstrate service, professionalism, confidentiality, and organizational safety practices.
- Work collaboratively with team members and provide effective customer service to 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
