Phlebotomist II

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for drawing blood from patients in hospital or similar facilities. Ensures proper collection and labeling of specimens for analysis. Maintains patient safety and comfort during procedures. Coordinates with medical staff to support diagnostic and treatment processes. Adheres to established protocols and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Assembles and prepares equipment for blood collection procedures.

• Verifies patient identity and communicates to reduce anxiety.

• Collects and labels blood specimens accurately with required information.

• Verifies specimen collection in the computer system.

• Delivers collected specimens to the appropriate laboratory department.

• Monitors collected and uncollected specimen lists regularly.

• Attends mandatory training programs as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in laboratory, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Phlebotomist Certified

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as drawing blood or data entry); and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste and temperature extremes; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional interaction with combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Laboratory Services

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky