What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Baptist Health System KY & IN?
Summary
Job Description:
Full Time - 2nd Shift
Job Title: Phlebotomist
The Hospital Laboratory is a specialized department responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patient specimens, including blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids. It plays a critical role in patient care by providing accurate and timely test results that aid in disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and overall health monitoring.
Job Description:
Collects blood specimens (both venous and capillary) from adult and pediatric patients. Delivers clinical specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner to ensure efficient, accurate laboratory testing and patient care. Prompt specimen registration, and the courteous interaction with house staff, other departments and services are also duties of this position. Work as necessary to meet staffing needs and fulfill the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.
- Responsible for the collection of blood via the appropriate location and method from patients of all ages in a timely manner for laboratory testing.
- Responsible for limited bedside testing.
- Performance of non-Dot drug screens, breathalyzer testing, and blood alcohol collections.
- Additional responsibilities include answering phones, processing specimens for reference lab testing, receiving, filing, and delivering of lab reports and as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS Certification Required
Benefits: Full-Time
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
Work Experience
Education
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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.