Phlebotomist Full Time Days

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in La Grange, Kentucky, is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for obtaining patient specimens through various techniques including venous and capillary methods. Responsibilities include verifying patient identification, maintaining specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, and processing laboratory specimens with accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy experience or be a graduate from an accredited phlebotomy program, alongside a high school diploma or equivalent. Baptist Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience or successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens via venous, capillary or finger sticks.
• Verify patient identification and explain the sampling process.
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic techniques.
• Process reference laboratory specimens and complete orders accurately.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.