Phlebotomist

Summary

Job Description:

Phlebotomist

PRN - Third Shift

BHCOR-Laboratory I Corbin, KY

The Clinical Laboratory Services Department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services that support patient care throughout Baptist Health Corbin. The laboratory is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and reliable test results to assist providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. Through advanced technology, skilled laboratory professionals, and a focus on quality, the department supports the organization's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collections, accessioning, labeling and transport of specimens; while optimizing patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors in any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

Description:

• Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages using proper collection techniques, safety practices, and infection control procedures.

• Accurately identifies patients and labels specimens according to established protocols.

• Processes, documents, and tracks of specimens within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).

• Ensures timely specimen collection, handling, and delivery to support efficient laboratory operations.

• Communicates professionally and compassionately with patients, physicians, and coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Supports quality assurance initiatives and follows all hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.

• Assists with inventory monitoring, supply management, and training of new employees and students.

• Provides excellent customer service and responds promptly to patient and departmental needs.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. New employees requiring CPR should have basic life support (CPR) training within the first week of orientation.

Benefits:

• Preventive Plan

• Retirement Plans

• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.