Phlebotomist

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital Lab in Cincinnati seeks a Phlebotomist for the Evening Shift. You will collect specimens from diverse age groups, support diagnostic testing, and act as a liaison between the lab and customers.

You may also assist with order entry and compliance documentation to ensure smooth processing. You should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of phlebotomy experience; phlebotomy training on hire is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy training upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimen integrity and correct patient identification.
• Document information within required timeframes.
• Maintain accuracy in all steps of collection.
• Handle complex tasks and take initiative as needed.
• Follow safety, confidentiality, and sample handling protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Order entry

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

Tools

LIS/HIS systems

Job description

Join TriHealth as a Phlebotomist – Evening Shift at Good Samaritan Hospital Lab!

Are you committed to delivering accurate and compassionate care? In this role, you’ll collect quality specimens from patients of all ages, support diagnostic testing, and serve as a vital liaison between the laboratory and our customers. You’ll also assist with order entry, compliance documentation, and ensure smooth specimen processing. If you have strong attention to detail and a passion for patient service, we’d love to have you on our team!

Location:

• Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours:

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Evening Shift
• Rotating Weekend and Holiday Commitment
• No On Call Commitment

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement - this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hourbased on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Phlebotomy (Preferred)
• Phlebotomy Trained Upon Hire (Preferred)

Job Overview:

In-House: This position serves as a liaison for an extensive variety of laboratory customers. This position procures quality specimens from adult, geriatric, pediatric and infant patients for diagnostic testing according to CLIA, TJC and CAP guidelines and may perform EKG's on outpatients. This position makes/receives telephone calls to/from customers, gathers data required for service and billing, answers questions and resolves issues. This position also completes documentation to meet OIG compliance guidelines which include accurate interpretation and transcription of physician orders and LIS/HIS order entry. This position may receive incoming specimens, enter patient demographics and test orders using LIS/HIS systems, labels specimens, and distribute them to the proper lab departments for testing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure specimen integrity by obtaining patient identification, accurate data, collection and specimen collection
• Documents all information as required in expected timeframes
• Understands the importance of accuracy in all steps of the collection process and completes all work accurately and timely.
• Takes on complex tasks when asked and takes initiative to take on tasks when need arises.
• Completes work following processes and protocols for safety, confidentiality, and sample integrity
  

Working Conditions:
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community