St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Florence, Kentucky
The Phlebotomist safely and accurately performs specimen collections via venipuncture, arterial, and capillary methods on patients of all ages, ensuring physician orders are correctly interpreted and processed in the information system. Duties also include greeting patients using the AIDET model, organizing draws, communicating with other staff for clarifications, and maintaining organized work areas.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs -
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
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Summary: Safely and accurately performs venipunctures, arterial and capillary specimen collections as requested in adults, children and infants. Includes interpretation of physician orders and insuring all requests are accurately and completely processed in the information system. Completes all required compliance processes. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Duties: Greets patients using the AIDET (PHLEBOT) model, giving instructions and directions as necessary to provide quality patient experiences. Evaluates physician orders for type of specimens, time of draw and any specific specimen handling requirements. Uses work lists to organize draws. Uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and clarify requests. Uses a PDA for patient identification, various printers and phones to communicate with other departmental staff, obtain labels and organize work. Communicates with physician offices to obtain diagnosis coding information and do problem solving. Communicates with pharmacy and other patient care staff to assure proper, timely collection of various medication levels and tolerance tests. Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing). Uses a variety of collection devices/sharps to obtain specimens. Collects culture specimens as required to meet quality goals. Handles a variety of body fluids in order to obtain and process specimens for laboratory testing. Cleans, organizes, rotates and stocks phlebotomy work areas, carts, OP draw sites and inpatient units to maintain a safe and orderly environment. Must have knowledge of collection and ordering requirements for reference labs as well as other specialty testing labs. Demonstrates knowledge of Laboratory Compliance policies and procedures as well as internal mandatory computer based learning modules. Required to collect specimens at other healthcare facilities as needed. Required to cover at other laboratory sites across the system as needed. Attends in-services and continuing education seminars to enhance personal and professional growth Enhances 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 Technology. Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive working environment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses: High School graduate or GED OR Currently in the Phlebotomist Student role and meets the following criteria: 18 years of age/older On track to obtain High School Diploma within 12 months of hire into role. Meets or exceeds all competency requirements of the phlebotomy student role as indicated by the site supervisor and system phlebotomy manager Valid Driver’ License Specialized Knowledge: Computer literate Kind and Length of Experience: Experience including customer service. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right 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. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED (or be a current Phlebotomist Student meeting specific criteria) and possess computer literacy along with customer service experience. A valid Driver's License is also required for this role.
Market context
Phlebotomist roles in Kentucky are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs, where accurate specimen collection supports daily patient care. Competition can be strong for candidates with current state certification or registration, a completed phlebotomy course, and strong bedside communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential status and prepare examples of safe, patient-focused collection practices.
