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Phlebotomist - Premier Lab

Owensboro Health·Owensboro, Kentucky

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens for patients of all age groups using proper therapeutic skills. Manages laboratory information systems, handles reference lab orders, and assists with patient registration and reporting.

Entity

  • Owensboro Health Medical Group |
  • Department: Premier Laboratory |
  • Work
  • Hours:
  • Monday,
  • Tuesday,
  • Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm,
  • Friday 7:00am-4:00pm |
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: N/A | 1.0
  • FTE
  • Job
  • Summary: Collects and processes clinical laboratory specimens of the patient population.
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Assists in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner. Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures. Maintains work area and supplies according to protocol between patients and end of shift. Maintains laboratory information system. Monitors error logs. Obtains diagnosis and patient demographics to ensure proper billing. Receives samples into the laboratory, orders, and accessions. Responsible for reference lab orders and results. May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards. Assists with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions. Provides training to students and other personnel populations. Will be required to register patients and answer phone calls
  • Skills and
  • Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under general supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
  • Position
  • Requirements: Work Experience No experience required upon hire. Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration CPT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician from National Heathcareer Association (NHA) preferred OR PBT - Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred OR RPT - Phlebotomy Technician certification through American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
  • Organizational
  • Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
  • Additional
  • Job
  • Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
  • Standard
  • ADA
  • Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical
  • Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)
  • Standing:
  • Frequently
  • Walking:
  • Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
  • Occasionally
  • Climbing:
  • Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping:
  • Frequently
  • Kneeling:
  • Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling:
  • Occasionally
  • Reaching:
  • Frequently
  • Talking:
  • Frequently
  • Hearing:
  • Frequently
  • Repetitive
  • Foot/Leg
  • Movements:
  • Rarely
  • Repetitive
  • Hand/Arm
  • Movements:
  • Frequently
  • Keyboard
  • Data
  • Entry:
  • Frequently
  • Running:
  • Rarely
  • Vision:
  • Depth
  • Perception:
  • Frequently
  • Vision:
  • Distinguish
  • Color:
  • Frequently
  • Vision:
  • Seeing
  • Far:
  • Frequently
  • Vision:
  • Seeing
  • Near:
  • Frequently
  • Hazardous
  • Drug
  • Risk
  • Exposure:
  • Risk
  • Level: Low-Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (NHA, ASCP, or AMT) is preferred but not required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Registration
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen Collection
  • Laboratory Information Systems
  • Pre-analytical Testing
  • Patient Demographics
  • Clinical Laboratory Processing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Owensboro, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering;...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Kentucky allied health roles need certified lab skills

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.

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