Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, Lab, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

19h•Onsite

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’s mission is to deliver patient-centered care to every patient every day. The Phlebotomist uses thorough knowledge and proficiency in blood collection techniques and specimen processing. The role includes clerical and computer documentation related to specimen collection and processing, supporting hospital and laboratory infection-control and safety policies, and using careful judgment and attention to detail in matters that may affect patient care. The Phlebotomist demonstrates technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills, practices AIDET, communicates courteously and professionally, and respects patient confidentiality. The role may serve adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn, and neonatal patients, and occasionally pediatric patients. This is a PRN position at UofL Hospital – UMC in Louisville, Kentucky, with a rotating shift. The employee also supports the laboratory’s efficient operation, participates in continuing education, helps train staff, and contributes to training guides and standard work documents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Excellent customer service, organization, computer, and communication skills.
Exceptional 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, and 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 the efficient operation of the laboratory and participate in continuing education programs.
Practice AIDET.
Identify and report safety hazards or concerns and suggest improvements to policies and procedures.
Teach and train other staff and potential employees; 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, protect sensitive data, and collaborate with team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.