Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Performs blood collections from patients and assumes responsibility for safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices.  Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Works in the Front Office performing all necessary duties associated with dispatching the phlebotomists, answering the phones, ordering lab tests in the computer, checking the Order Monitor Log, receiving specimens into the Lab, delivering specimens to the various sections of the Lab and any other duties associated with Front Office responsibilities.  Also responsible for receiving specimens into the Lab from the tube system when needed and other processing duties as assigned. 

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesDispatches and tracks Support Assistants in an efficient manner.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to routine venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to specimen collection for blood bank transfusion purposes.Appropriately identifies patients according to procedure being performed.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills related to pre-analytical phase of testing.  Prepares specimens for analysis in assigned section(s).Documents and appropriately follows up on specimen integrity issues.  Communicates with Dispatch to facilitate recollect, if required.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the utilization of hospital and laboratory information systems to which the associate has access.Complies with all policies regarding the operation and security of the laboratory’s information system assets.Other duties as assigned by management.Maintains specimen collection area and equipment to ensure productive use of central processing area.Contributes to and participate in Phlebotomy education.Follows infection control guidelines

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

High school diploma or equivalent education.   

Required Licensure and Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support 

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Phlebotomy, specimen collection skills. Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Hospital and laboratory information systems.