Phlebotomist

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Phlebotomist for full-time 2nd shift at the BHCOR-Laboratory. The role includes specimen collection, labeling, accessioning, and transport, with emphasis on patient safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities cover LIS documentation, timely delivery, and compassionate interactions with patients, physicians, and coworkers. High school diploma and BLS are required, with CPR training within the first week of orientation.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required; CPR training to be completed within first week.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages using proper collection techniques.
• Accurately identifies patients and labels specimens according to established protocols.
• Processes, documents, and tracks specimens within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ensures timely specimen collection, handling, and delivery to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with patients, physicians, and coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives and follows hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with inventory monitoring, supply management, and training of new employees and students.
• Provides excellent customer service and responds promptly to patient and departmental needs.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Phlebotomist

Full Time - 2nd Shift

BHCOR-Laboratory I Corbin, KY

Clinical Laboratory Services provides an array of timely and accurate diagnostic testing and other services to Baptist Health Corbin's patients, and to other patients and organizations in support of the facilities mission, vision and strategic priorities.

The phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collections, accessioning, labeling and transport of specimens; while optimizing patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors in any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

Description:

• Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages using proper collection techniques, safety practices, and infection control procedures.
• Accurately identifies patients and labels specimens according to established protocols.
• Processes, documents, and tracks specimens within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ensures timely specimen collection, handling, and delivery to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with patients, physicians, and coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives and follows all hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with inventory monitoring, supply management, and training of new employees and students.
• Provides excellent customer service and responds promptly to patient and departmental needs.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. New employees requiring CPR should have basic life support (CPR) training within the first week of orientation.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.