Lab Assistant Phlebotomist

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing under CLIA guidelines. Responsibilities include specimen handling, centrifugation, and supporting technologists in the lab.

The role emphasizes patient-centered service, safety, and adherence to ICARE principles, with opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes and transports specimens to laboratory sections and reference labs.
• Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis and prepare for analysis.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing per CLIA requirements.
• Greet patients using AIDET and use hospital systems for orders and requests.
• Safely collect samples and maintain supplies while ensuring accurate testing.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

35

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the General or Section Laboratory Supervisor, performs phlebotomy and specimen processing functions, waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) CLIA Section 493.1421 and as approved by the Medical Director, and other non-technical duties as assigned.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Receives, processes and transports specimens to laboratory sections and reference labs. Locates specimens that have “add-on tests” as well as other specimen processing duties.
• Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis. Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis. Checks work lists and reports for efficient specimen analysis.
• Performs waived and moderately complexity testing as defined by CLIA. Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptability
• Provides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining of instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products, assists in maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.
• Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Greets patients using AIDET, evaluates orders for types of specimens and appropriate handling requirements and uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and handle requests
• Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing). Uses a variety of devices to collect specimens, organizes and maintains supplies
• Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education and in-service training and the School of Medical Technology
• Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive work environment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School graduate or GED
• Valid Driver’ License

Specialized Knowledge:

• Computer skills
• Human relations and communication skills
• Customer Service skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Experience including customer service.
• Prior healthcare phlebotomy experience required for 3rd shift.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt