Phlebotomist

4 weeks ago


Owensboro, United States Owensboro Health Full time

Summary

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. May perform EKGs and submits results for interpretation according to established policies and procedures. 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. Qualifications None required upon hire No experience required 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.