What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist-Shelbyville position at UofLHealth?
Overview
Job Title: Phlebotomist
We are Hiring at Shelbyville Hospital
Location: 727 Hospital Drive Shelbyville KY 40065
Shift: Rotating/PRN
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.UofLHealth.org.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist shall have a thorough knowledge and proficiency in techniques of blood collection. The Phlebotomist shall be responsible for appropriate clerical and computer documentation associated with specimen collection requirements.
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy procedures accurately and within established turn-around times.
- Recognizes abnormal, unexpected situations and investigates prior to delivering specimen to the testing area.
- Transports specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
- Answers phone calls and provides information in a courteous and professional manner.
- Monitors specimen integrity.
- Enters patient orders accurately in Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems.
- Assures documentation for medical necessity.
- Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital, and regulatory agencies.
- Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
- Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.
- Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CPR certification through American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
- Phlebotomy certification
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
- 401K with Employer Match
Qualifications
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Job ID 2024-40257 Category ULH-Laboratory Services Department Clinical Lab-JH Shelby [604702] Job Type PRN
