Phlebotomist, Laboratory, Weekends, PRN

Overview

Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital - A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office - A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare - A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics - Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy - Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Summary/Purpose

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all age groups in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. Operating within a hospital environment, the Phlebotomist ensures proper identification, labeling, and handling of specimens to support quality diagnostic testing and patient care.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following hospital and laboratory protocols

• Positively identifies patients using two patient identifiers and confirms test orders

• Prepares specimens for transport to the laboratory and ensures proper labeling and documentation

• Delivers excellent customer service and demonstrates compassion, especially in high-stress or urgent care situations

• Follows infection control, safety, and universal precautions guidelines

• Maintains phlebotomy supplies and ensures clean, organized, and safe collection areas

• Assists with specimen processing, and data entry

• Participates in call coverage, weekend, and holiday rotations

• Interacts professionally with patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff

• Adheres to HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations

• Responds promptly to lab-related emergencies or STAT draw requests

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and commitment to specimen integrity
• Professional, compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and laboratory information systems (LIS)
• BLS

Education Requirements (All)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

Certification Requirements (All)

Phlebotomy
SRNA or CMA upon hire

This job reports to the Lab Department Manager

This is a As Needed position Saturday and Sunday, 6:30a-2:30p.

Number of Openings for this position: 1