Phlebotomist/Lab Collector
OVP Health·Inez, Kentucky
OVP Health·Inez, Kentucky
The Lab Collector is responsible for the collection, documentation, and timely shipment of blood and urine specimens for clinical testing. They also maintain the cleanliness of the collection area and serve as a liaison between the laboratory and healthcare providers.
The Lab Collector assists with the collection, documentation, and shipment of specimens for the purpose of clinical testing. The position is located within OVP Health offices. Samples will most often include blood and urine.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Conducts specimen collection, sometimes directly observed.
Gathers, verifies and enters patient data onto requisitions.
Ships specimens to the laboratory on a timely basis.
Orders and maintains supplies.
Maintains cleanliness of the collection area.
Assists the client services team in correcting discrepancies.
Serves as the liaison between the laboratory and the provider.
Follows company policies, guidelines and compliance requirements.
Meets continuous process improvement and/or standardization initiatives.
Education, Experience and Training
High School diploma or equivalent, required.
Phlebotomy Certification/ Diploma.
Minimum one year experience with laboratory collection.
Minimum one year experience working in a healthcare practice setting, preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of related organizational policies to administer patient care.
Working knowledge of computers, especially word, excel and medical software.
Reliable transportation to travel to and between locations.
Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and Office of Inspector General check.
Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served, employees, and families.
In an ever-changing health care industry, our commitment to consistent, high-quality care has been the same since day one. Our highly trained physicians and nurses are constantly striving to provide the latest, most advanced care and treatment to persons served . Our medication-assisted treatment program is fully accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). In everything we do, our goal is to provide persons served and their loved ones with the highest level of care possible.
At OVP Health, we believe in giving back. And our commitment to improving the communities we serve doesn't stop at providing high-quality medical care. After work and on weekends, OVP Health employees can be found volunteering in the community, and we are proud to support a number of nonprofit groups in the areas we serve.
Ethical, responsible health care is a nonnegotiable at OVP Health. We treat our coworkers, our persons served and our communities with honesty, truest and respect and hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Earning a patient's trust and loyalty is our greatest reward.
OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers ,leaves of absence, compensation and training.
OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and at least one year of experience in laboratory collection. Proficiency in medical software and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen are required.
Market context
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.