Compassionate Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Collection

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens via venous, capillary, or finger sticks and verify patient identity before collection. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen integrity and following aseptic techniques, with duties including processing reference lab specimens and completing orders accurately.

The position may involve billing patient accounts, handling manual laboratory reports, and assisting with additional departmental tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or training preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens from patients via venous, capillary, or finger sticks.
• Verify patient identification prior to collection and explain the sampling process.
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and follow department procedures.
• Process reference laboratory specimens and complete orders accurately.
• Bill patient accounts and process manual laboratory reports as required.
• Assist with other duties within the department as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient identification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens via venous, capillary, or finger sticks and verify patient identity before collection. The role emphasizes maintaining specimen integrity and following aseptic techniques, with duties including processing reference lab specimens and completing orders accurately.

The position may involve billing patient accounts, handling manual laboratory reports, and assisting with additional departmental tasks as needed.