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UofL Health

Phlebotomist, PRN

UofL Health, Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States, 40065


Overview:

Job Title: Phlebotomist

We are Hiring at Shelbyville HospitalLocation: 727 Hospital Drive Shelbyville KY 40065Shift Options: PRN

About UsUofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.With more than 13,000 team members physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.Our MissionAs an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.Job SummaryThe Phlebotomist shall have a thorough knowledge and proficiency in techniques of blood collection. The Phlebotomist shall be responsible for appropriate clerical and computer documentation associated with specimen collection requirements. The employee shall actively support the Infection Control and Safety policies of the Hospital and laboratory. The phlebotomist shall use good judgment, with attention to details that may impact patient care. The employee shall demonstrate competency in technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. He/she shall interact courteously and professionally with co-workers, medical staff patients, visitors and others. The phlebotomist shall respect the patients right to confidentiality. The employee may work with adult, geriatric, adolescent, newborn and neonatal infants and occasionally pediatric patients to provide Clinical Laboratory service.ResponsibilitiesPerforms phlebotomy procedures accurately and within established turn-around times.Recognizes abnormal, unexpected situations and investigates prior to delivering specimen to the testing area.Transports specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.Answers phone calls and provides information in a courteous and professional manner.Monitors specimen integrity.Enters patient orders accurately in Hospital and Laboratory Information Systems.Assures documentation for medical necessity.Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital, and regulatory agencies.Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentCPR certification through American Heart Association

Preferred QualificationsPhlebotomy certification

Benefits & PerksCompetitive Pay & Benefits OptionsPaid Vacation, Sick days, and HolidaysFree tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner401K with Employer Match

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