Phlebotomist I

St. Elizabeth; Florence, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY is seeking a Phlebotomist I to perform venipunctures and specimen collections for adults, children and infants. You will interpret physician orders, process requests in the information system and uphold ICARE principles in patient care.

This full‑time role requires strong customer service and computer skills, with opportunities for professional development. The position involves working with laboratory staff, covering multiple sites as needed, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; may be on track to complete within 12 months.
• Phlebotomy student role criteria must be met as indicated by supervisor.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients using the AIDET model and provides instructions for a quality experience.
• Evaluates physician orders for specimen type, time of draw, and handling requirements.
• Uses hospital IT systems and PDA to identify patients and obtain labels.
• Collects quality samples using appropriate devices and procedures.
• Covers phlebotomy and specimen collection at other sites as needed.
• Participates in education and training to promote professional growth.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy student status eligibility

Job description

## Phlebotomist IApply: Florence, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR314293**Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.****Job Type:**Regular**Scheduled Hours:**40** Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare**At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.** Benefits That Support You**We invest in you — personally and professionally.Enjoy:- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules- Retirement savings with employer match- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility**Job Summary:**Safely and accurately performs venipunctures, arterial and capillary specimen collections as requested in adults, children and infants. Includes interpretation of physician orders and insuring all requests are accurately and completely processed in the information system. Completes all required compliance processes. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.**Job Description:****Job Duties:*** Greets patients using the AIDET (PHLEBOT) model, giving instructions and directions as necessary to provide quality patient experiences. Evaluates physician orders for type of specimens, time of draw and any specific specimen handling requirements. Uses work lists to organize draws.* Uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and clarify requests. Uses a PDA for patient identification, various printers and phones to communicate with other departmental staff, obtain labels and organize work. Communicates with physician offices to obtain diagnosis coding information and do problem solving. Communicates with pharmacy and other patient care staff to assure proper, timely collection of various medication levels and tolerance tests.* Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing). Uses a variety of collection devices/sharps to obtain specimens. Collects culture specimens as required to meet quality goals. Handles a variety of body fluids in order to obtain and process specimens for laboratory testing.* Cleans, organizes, rotates and stocks phlebotomy work areas, carts, OP draw sites and inpatient units to maintain a safe and orderly environment.* Must have knowledge of collection and ordering requirements for reference labs as well as other specialty testing labs. Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory Compliance policies and procedures as well as internal mandatory computer based learning modules.* Required to collect specimens at other healthcare facilities as needed. Required to cover at other laboratory sites across the system as needed.* Attends in-services and continuing education seminars to enhance personal and professional growth* Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, and in-service training and the School of Medical Technology.* Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive working environment.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:****Education, Credentials, Licenses:**High School graduate or GED**OR**Currently in the Phlebotomist Student role and meets the following criteria:* 18 years of age/older* On track to obtain High School Diploma within 12 months of hire into role.* Meets or exceeds all competency requirements of the phlebotomy student role as indicated by the site supervisor and system phlebotomy managerValid Driver’ License**Specialized Knowledge:**Computer literate**Kind and Length of Experience:**Experience including customer service.**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.