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Owensboro Health

Phlebotomist - No Experience Required Job at Owensboro Health in Greenville

Owensboro Health, Greenville, KY, United States, 42345


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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Skills and Attributes

  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

  • 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

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

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.