Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

Paid time off & leave

Tuition assistance & development

Job summary

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw quality blood samples, prepare specimens for testing, and perform clerical duties to keep the Laboratory Department efficient. Responsibilities include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering calls in a friendly, helpful manner.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and phlebotomy experience is preferred. Certification is optional, with travel to off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred but not required.
• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience in retail or service environment preferred.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage with staff and patients professionally.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and community in a respectful manner.
• Collect specimens according to procedures and ensure proper processing.
• Accurately identify patients and match identities with services.
• Perform data entry and processing of specimens (labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing).
• Handle clerical duties such as inventory checks and phone calls as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Travel to off-site locations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

– Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look‑up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Phlebotomist – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look‑up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner


• Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed


• Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety


• Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders


• Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed


• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly


• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification

• Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required

Experience

• One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required


• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error‑free work in a fast‑pasted environment


• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner


• Position requires travel to off‑site locations

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)


• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts


• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders


• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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