Phlebotomist – Precise Draws & Patient Care

Talentify; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy duties across the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services. You will collect specimens, label tubes correctly, prioritize STAT draws, and ensure timely transport while using computers to complete tasks.

Under supervision, you will train new employees and student interns, follow safety and infection control policies, maintain equipment and supplies, and provide respectful patient care in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Phlebotomy training completed or at least 1 year of lab technique experience.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and customer service.
• OSHA regulations for N95 training and fit testing required.
• Adherence to infection control policies and PPE usage.
• Hand hygiene and safe work practices expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.
• Identifies patients and labels specimen tubes correctly.
• Determines priority of STAT draws.
• Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens for testing.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Helps co-workers and communicates with laboratory departments to ensure orderly workflow.
• Under supervision, helps train new employees and student interns in phlebotomy duties.
• Follows all organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Attends required safety training and understands related hazards.
• Follows Hospital Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains professional environment with respect for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Promotes teamwork and effective working relations within department.
• Greets patients and handles outpatient lab phones when required.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness.
• Records daily refrigerator temperatures in phlebotomy areas.
• Performs pre-analytical functions including collection, labeling, transport, processing, and Drug Screens.
• Assists in keeping supplies stocked.
• Completes daily workload logs and related data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

phlebotomy expertise

customer service

OSHA/N95 compliance

infection control & PPE

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training or 1 year lab experience

Job description

Talentify seeks a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy duties across the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services. You will collect specimens, label tubes correctly, prioritize STAT draws, and ensure timely transport while using computers to complete tasks.

Under supervision, you will train new employees and student interns, follow safety and infection control policies, maintain equipment and supplies, and provide respectful patient care in a professional environment.