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St. Elizabeth Healthcare lists this Lab Assistant Phlebotomist opportunity in florence, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PhlebotomistAt St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We're guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.We invest in you — personally and professionally.Enjoy:Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.Generous paid time off and flexible work schedulesRetirement savings with employer matchTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesWellness, mental health, and recognition programsCareer advancement through mentorship and internal mobilityJob Summary:Under the direction of the General or Section Laboratory Supervisor, performs phlebotomy and specimen processing functions, waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) CLIA Section and as approved by the Medical Director, and other non-technical duties as assigned. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.Job Description:Receives, processes and transports specimens to laboratory sections and reference labs. Locates specimens that have "add-on tests" as well as other specimen processing duties.Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis. Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis. Checks work lists and reports for efficient specimen analysis.Performs waived and moderately complexity testing as defined by CLIA. Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptabilityProvides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining of instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products, assists in maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.Greets patients using AIDET, evaluates orders for types of specimens and appropriate handling requirements and uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and handle requestsSafely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing). Uses a variety of devices to collect specimens, organizes and maintains suppliesEnhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education and in-service training and the School of Medical TechnologyImplements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive work environmentPerforms other duties as assigned.Education, Credentials, Licenses:High School graduate or GEDValid Driver LicenseSpecialized Knowledge:Computer skillsHuman relations and communication skillsCustomer Service skillsKind and Length of Experience:Experience including customer service.Prior healthcare phlebotomy experience required for 3rd shift.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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florence, KY, 41042, US
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