Phlebotomist Full Time Days

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a phlebotomist to obtain specimens from patients via venous, capillary or finger sticks. You will verify patient identification and explain the sampling process to the patient.

The phlebotomist maintains specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, processes reference laboratory specimens, completes orders accurately, and supports billing and reporting while assisting in other duties within the department.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens from patients via venous, capillary, or finger sticks.
• Verify patient identification prior to collection and explain sampling process.
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic techniques and department procedures.
• Process reference laboratory specimens and complete orders accurately.
• Bill patient accounts and process manual laboratory reports.
• Assist with other duties within the department as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training certificate from accredited program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Job Summary:The phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining specimen patients via venous, capillary or finger sticks. The phlebotomist verifies patient identification and explains sampling process to the patient. The phlebotomist verifies patient identification prior to collection. Additionally, the phlebotomist maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques, following department or special procedures. The phlebotomist is responsible for processing reference laboratory specimens, completing orders accurately, billing proper patient accounts, processing manual laboratory reports and assisting in any additional duties within the department.Requirements:Phlebotomy experience or successful completion of Phlebotomy training in an accredited Phlebotomy program preferred.High School Diploma or equivalent.Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days.If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.