Phlebotomist II (Full Time)

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UK St. Claire is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team in Morehead, Kentucky. You will draw blood, ensure correct labeling, and maintain patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, verifying patient identity, documenting specimens in the computer system, delivering samples to the lab, and supporting diagnostic processes. The role requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of laboratory experience, plus Phlebotomist

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Phlebotomist Certification (if applicable).
• Experience in blood collection procedures preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble and prepare equipment for blood collection procedures.
• Verify patient identity and communicate to reduce anxiety.
• Collect and label blood specimens accurately with required information.
• Verify specimen collection in the computer system.
• Deliver collected specimens to the laboratory.
• Monitor collected and uncollected specimen lists regularly.
• Attend mandatory training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Venipuncture equipment

Descripción del empleo

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job Summary Responsible for drawing blood from patients in hospital or similar facilities. Ensures proper collection and labeling of specimens for analysis. Maintains patient safety and comfort during procedures. Coordinates with medical staff to support diagnostic and treatment processes. Adheres to established protocols and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Assembles and prepares equipment for blood collection procedures.
• Verifies patient identity and communicates to reduce anxiety.
• Collects and labels blood specimens accurately with required information.
• Verifies specimen collection in the computer system.
• Delivers collected specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.
• Monitors collected and uncollected specimen lists regularly.
• Attends mandatory training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in laboratory, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Phlebotomist Certified

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as drawing blood or data entry); and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste and temperature extremes; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional interaction with combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Laboratory

Shift

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.