Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy as a Phlebotomist in Lexington, KY, responsible for blood collection, direct patient care, and lab management to ensure safe and efficient specimen handling. Contribute to a compassionate healthcare team recognized as a top employer, while adhering to safety and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collections and provides patient care.
• Manages front office duties including dispatching phlebotomists.
• Documents and follows up on specimen integrity issues.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital and laboratory information systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs blood collections from patients, ensuring safety and comfort, and provides direct patient care for all ages. Manages front office duties including dispatching phlebotomists, answering calls, ordering lab tests, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens, and delivering them to various lab sections. Responsible for receiving specimens into the Lab from the tube system and other processing duties as assigned.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Dispatches and tracks Support Assistants efficiently.
• Performs routine venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques.
• Collects specimens for blood bank transfusions.
• Identifies patients accurately according to procedures.
• Prepares specimens for analysis, following pre-analytical protocols.
• Documents and follows up on specimen integrity issues, coordinating recollections if needed.
• Utilizes hospital and laboratory information systems effectively.
• Adheres to policies regarding system security and operation.
• Maintains the specimen collection area and equipment.
• Participates in phlebotomy education and training.
• Follows infection control guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and organizational policies.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hospital and laboratory information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Certification from a nationally accredited agency.

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed facility founded in 1877 in Lexington, Kentucky. Known for compassionate care and recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky, it is part of the non-profit, Catholic health system, CommonSpirit Health, serving 24 states with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.