Phlebotomist, UofL Hospital, 6a-6:30p

Position Overview

UofL Health, a fully integrated regional academic health system, is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide high quality clinical laboratory services. The role is based at University Hospital – UMC (530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202) on First Shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for blood collections, specimen processing, and meticulous documentation while demonstrating compassion, confidentiality, and excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures accurately and within established turn-around times.
• Recognizes abnormal or unexpected situations and investigates before delivering specimens 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 and processes specimens properly and promptly.
• Assures documentation for medical necessity and adheres to safety standards set by the laboratory, hospital, and regulatory agencies.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory and participates in continuing education programs.
• Performs AIDET and other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards, suggests improvements to policies and procedures, and assists with training and development of staff.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required). (Note: Individuals between 16 and 18 years of age may be employed temporarily under specific guidelines.)
• BLS certification (required)
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organization, computer, and communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail with the ability to prioritize work duties.
• Adherence to HIPAA privacy and security requirements ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a certified phlebotomy program.
• Completion of a phlebotomy externship or one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy certification.