Phlebotomist, Acute at Lifepoint Health

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Specimen Collection, Patient Registration, Lab Order Placement, Patient Identification Verification, Urine Specimen Collection, Throat Specimen Collection, Nasal Specimen Collection, Chain-of-Custody, Breath Alcohol Testing, Specimen Labeling, Specimen Handling, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Inventory Management, Performance Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p Your experience matters Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Centerpoint Health—Georgetown places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care. How you’ll contribute A phlebotomist who excels in this role: Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition. Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection. Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered. Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling. Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time. Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor. Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy. Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories. Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Free Parking on site What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current high school diploma. In Addition to: Education: High School diploma preferred. License/Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred. Certifications: BCLS required (if applicable by facility policy). Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net More about Centerpoint Health—Georgetown Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is a 75- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Georgetown community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The Joint Commission Accreditation. EEOC Statement Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Georgetown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist will review provider orders, register patients, verify identity, and obtain various biological specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick according to policy. Responsibilities also include proper specimen labeling, handling, processing, routing, and performing chain-of-custody collections.