Phlebotomist, Jewish Hospital, 3a-1130a

Primary Location :

JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC

Address :

200 Abraham Flexner Way

Louisville KY 40202

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals four medical centers nearly 200 physician practice locations more than 700 providers the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12000 team membersphysicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission : delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description :

The Phlebotomist shall have a thorough knowledge and proficiency in techniques of blood collection and processing of specimens. The Phlebotomist shall be responsible for appropriate clerical and computer documentation associated with specimen collection and processing 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 will practice AIDET and 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.

Essential Functions :

Performs 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.

Processes specimens properly and in a timely manner.

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 AIDET

Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Shift Requirements :

Shift Length (in hours) : 8 hours

# Shifts / Week : 5

Overtime Required : Infrequently Sometimes Often n / a (exempt position)

Other Functions :

Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns

Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures

Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees

Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents

Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description :

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent. (required)

o Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed on a temporary basis in positions not prohibited and for hours not to exceed those prescribed by the Department of Labor and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who are on the path to earning a high school diploma or GED (see Employment of Minors policy)

Completion of certified phlebotomy program (preferred)

Experience :

Completion of a phlebotomy externship through certified phlebotomy program or one year of phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Certification :

BLS certification (required)

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job Competency :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities critical to this role :

Excellent Customer service skills

Strong Organization skills

Strong Computer skills

Strong communication skills

Extreme attention to detail

Strong ability to prioritize work duties

Language Ability :

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability :

Able to critically think through complex patient situations and process improvements.

Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.

Computer Skills :

Strong computer skills.

Experience with Cerner HER preferred

Additional Responsibilities :

Demonstrates a commitment to service organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians patients residents visitors staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation :

At UofL Health we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by :

Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind body and spirit

Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve

Working together as a team to achieve our goals

Improving continuously by listening and asking for and responding to feedback

Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve

Using our resources wisely

Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Load & Unload,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,FDA Regulations,Mobile Devices,Phlebotomy,Medical Terminology,Employment & Labor Law,Patient Service Experience,Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1