Phlebotomist

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement leave

PTO sell back

PTO donation

Employee assistance fund

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health Corbin is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist for full-time 1st shift at BHCOR-Laboratory in Corbin, KY. You will collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, ensure accurate labeling, and process specimens within the LIS to support efficient lab operations.

You will identify patients, maintain confidentiality, assist with inventory, and train new staff while delivering excellent patient service in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Phlebotomist

Full-Time - 1st Shift

BHCOR-Laboratory I Corbin, KY

The Clinical Laboratory Services Department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services that support patient care throughout Baptist Health Corbin. The laboratory is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and reliable test results to assist providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. Through advanced technology, skilled laboratory professionals, and a focus on quality, the department supports the organization’s 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 of 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.