Phlebotomist I

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Position Title: Phlebotomist I

Work Location: 3901 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 106, Louisville, KY (PSC - Patient Service Center)

Assignment Duration: 3-Month

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

30-minute lunch

Position Summary:

The primary function of a Phlebotomist is to perform assigned duties including specimen collection, troubleshooting, training, and recommending workflow improvements within a Patient Service Center (PSC) setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data

Collect and store specimens following established procedures

Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)

Demonstrate proficiency with straight and butterfly needles, including difficult draws

Understand and follow physicians' orders accurately

Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes

Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required

Verify test requisitions or labels against orders for accuracy

Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity

Store specimens at required temperatures using proper containers

Follow protocol-specific procedures for specimen handling and transport

Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations

Attend required training sessions

Handle incoming calls and assist with lab-related inquiries

Perform additional duties such as fingerprinting and OTS as required

Work efficiently in a high-volume environment and support workflow improvements

Qualifications & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience required; 1 year preferred in a fast-paced lab, hospital, or PSC setting

Experience performing blood draws on all age groups (pediatric to geriatric)

Proficiency in using straight and butterfly needles

Experience with specimen processing (centrifuging, labeling, handling)

Comfortable handling difficult draws (hard sticks)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Majority of the shift involves standing (breaks provided)

Medium-sized Patient Service Center environment

Work alongside a team with periods of independent work

Fast-paced setting with approximately 90+ patients per day

Initial training includes orientation and onsite training (first 2 weeks)

Additional Information:

Full-time: 40 hours/week

No travel required

Pediatric and geriatric experience required

Required vaccines: MMR, T-DAP, Varicella, TB, Hep B (declinable)

Color vision requirement

Contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1a3d7e77-6a23-4940-85c5-59d31ce35ab9