Phlebotomist

Summary

Job Description:

Phlebotomist

Full-Time – 3rd Shift

BHCOR-Laboratory I Corbin, KY

The Clinical Laboratory Services Department provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services that support patient care throughout Baptist Health Corbin. The laboratory is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and reliable test results to assist providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. Through advanced technology, skilled laboratory professionals, and a focus on quality, the department supports the organization's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collections, accessioning, labeling and transport of specimens; while optimizing patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors in any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.

Description:

• Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages using proper collection techniques, safety practices, and infection control procedures.
• Accurately identifies patients and labels specimens according to established protocols.
• Processes, documents, and tracks of specimens within the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ensures timely specimen collection, handling, and delivery to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with patients, physicians, and coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Supports quality assurance initiatives and follows all hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with inventory monitoring, supply management, and training of new employees and students.
• Provides excellent customer service and responds promptly to patient and departmental needs.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. New employees requiring CPR should have basic life support (CPR) training within the first week of orientation.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.