Phlebotomist Jobs in Louisville, KY
Phlebotomy is one of the quickest ways into Louisville health care, with several employers willing to train you on the job. The metro median for phlebotomists is about $21.55 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires phlebotomists in Louisville and how to get started.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Louisville, KY
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Phlebotomist Work in Louisville
Blood draws in Louisville happen in three kinds of places. Hospital phlebotomists work the floors and emergency departments at UofL Hospital and Jewish Hospital in the downtown Medical Center, and at Baptist Health Louisville in St. Matthews. Outpatient draw stations, such as Norton Healthcare's lab site on Breckenridge Lane off the Watterson, handle walk-in orders from doctors' offices. National labs such as Labcorp place phlebotomists inside physician offices across the metro.
The river does not stop the work. Baptist Health Floyd on State Street in New Albany hires phlebotomists about 10 minutes from downtown, so Southern Indiana residents have options on both sides of the bridges. Hospital roles cover nights and weekends, while office-based draw jobs tend to run weekday mornings.
Top Louisville Employers for Phlebotomists
These Louisville employers hire phlebotomists and specimen collection staff:
- Norton Healthcare - hires lab specimen processors who draw blood at its Breckenridge Lane draw stations, with on-the-job training and no certification required.
- UofL Health - staffs phlebotomists at UofL Hospital and Jewish Hospital downtown; a phlebotomy certificate is preferred and CPR is required.
- Baptist Health - hires clerk phlebotomists in Louisville and patient services technicians at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, with up to 8 weeks of training.
- Labcorp - the national lab places phlebotomists in Louisville physician offices on weekday morning schedules.
- Robley Rex VA Medical Center - the VA lab on Zorn Avenue hires health technicians whose main duty is phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Louisville
- Entry level: about $17 to $19 an hour for new or newly trained phlebotomists.
- Experienced: roughly $20 to $22 an hour with a year or more of draws.
- Senior and lead: about $23 to $25 an hour for lead phlebotomists and specialized roles.
These are estimates based on 2025 federal wage data for the Louisville metro, where the middle half of phlebotomists cluster close to the $21.55 median. Hospital night shifts, national certification and federal pay scales lift pay; the VA's phlebotomy-focused health technician job was posted at $40,332 to $52,426 a year. Labcorp has advertised a $1,000 sign-on bonus in Louisville.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Louisville
Most employers want a high school diploma or GED and CPR or BLS certification. Jefferson Community and Technical College offers a short Phlebotomist certificate, a phlebotomy course plus a clinical rotation, that can meet the eligibility rules for national exams from ASCP, AMT or NHA. Kentucky does not license phlebotomists; only a handful of states such as California and Nevada do, so certification is employer preference here, and Norton and Baptist will train you on the job.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists identify patients, draw blood by venipuncture or fingerstick, label and log specimens, and get them to the lab in good condition. The job also includes collecting urine samples, entering orders in the lab system, centrifuging and processing specimens, and keeping nervous patients calm.
Skills Employers Look For
- Venipuncture and capillary draw technique
- Careful patient identification and labeling
- CPR or BLS certification
- National phlebotomy certification, or willingness to earn it
- Calm, friendly patient manner
- Basic computer and order-entry skills
Career Path and Advancement
In Louisville, phlebotomy is often the first step in a lab or nursing career. Phlebotomists move into lead and specimen processing roles, then many go back to school for the medical laboratory technician degree at Jefferson Community and Technical College, or use Norton's tuition assistance to pursue nursing or another clinical degree.
Related Careers in Louisville
If phlebotomy interests you, these related Louisville roles are close matches:
- Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
- Medical Assistant Jobs
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Healthcare Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Kentucky?
No. Kentucky does not issue a phlebotomy license, and neither does Indiana. Many Louisville employers prefer a national certification from a group such as ASCP, AMT or NHA, but some will hire and train you without one.
How much do phlebotomists make in Louisville?
New phlebotomists generally start around $17 to $19 an hour, and experienced phlebotomists earn about $20 to $22. The Louisville metro median was about $21.55 an hour in 2025 federal wage data.
Can I get hired as a phlebotomist with no experience in Louisville?
Yes. Norton Healthcare has hired lab specimen processors with no certification and trained them on the job, and Baptist Health Floyd offers up to 8 weeks of on-the-job phlebotomy training. Hospital roles usually still require CPR or BLS.
Where can I take a phlebotomy class in Louisville?
Jefferson Community and Technical College offers a Phlebotomist certificate made up of a phlebotomy course and a clinical rotation. Completing it can make you eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
What hours do phlebotomists work in Louisville?
Hospital phlebotomists at UofL Health and Baptist cover days, nights and weekends, since patients need early-morning draws. Office-based jobs, such as Labcorp's physician office roles, often run weekday mornings, for example 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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