Owensboro Health
Phlebotomist - No Experience Required Job at Owensboro Health in Leitchfield
Owensboro Health, Leitchfield, KY, United States
Summary
Job Summary
Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.
Job Responsibilities
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Job Summary
Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
- Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
- Maintains work area and supplies according to protocol between patients and end of shift.
- Maintains laboratory information system. Monitors error logs.
- Obtains diagnosis and patient demographics to ensure proper billing.
- Receives samples into the laboratory, orders, and accessions.
- Responsible for reference lab orders and results.
- May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.
- Assists with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions.
- Provides training to students and other personnel populations.
- None required upon hire
- No experience required
- CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician from National Heathcareer Association (NHA) preferred OR
- PBT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred OR
- RPT - Phlebotomy Technician certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.