Phlebotomist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Brigham City, UT

22h

About The Position

The Phlebotomist / Phlebotomy Technician performs at least three non-technical functions under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager, or director. Functions include collecting and processing specimens, submitting and monitoring specimens sent to referral laboratories, and patient registration. The role follows written procedures and regulatory requirements and supports department goals for service, quality, compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments. The position performs specimen collection and testing support, registration and order entry, specimen processing and referral preparation, clerical work, documentation, quality assurance, and related troubleshooting. It requires professional communication, customer service, adherence to safety and privacy standards, and availability to work during disasters.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen send-out processing.
Ability to interact with coworkers in a team environment and promote a harmonious, cooperative workplace.
Excellent customer service practices.
Ability to communicate accurately and promptly with personnel and exchange technical information.
Follow safety policies and procedures and protect sensitive and confidential information.
Complete assigned courses and training annually.
Availability to work during disasters.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree preferred.
1–3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, or EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens, including venipunctures and finger sticks for pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients, and heel sticks for infants when required.
Follow patient identification and specimen collection procedures based on test orders; document collections and educate patients or families about collection procedures.
Process, label, centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare specimens for testing or courier pickup according to established protocols and physician instructions.
Receive specimens into the laboratory information system and perform patient registration and order entry accurately and promptly as requested.
Submit specimens to referral laboratories, assess referral testing requirements, troubleshoot specimen or order issues, and monitor referred tests to ensure results are available to physicians within established turnaround times.
Review outstanding specimen reports and pending collection, accessioning, and referral testing issues, and take appropriate action.
Perform clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, using the pneumatic tube system, and preparing reports.
Maintain appropriate records of specimen and other problems, take corrective action, and communicate or troubleshoot problem specimens promptly.
Discard specimens according to schedule and clean up emergency specimen spills.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures.
Collect chain-of-custody drug specimens according to established policy when required by the laboratory.
Use the computer information system relevant to job functions and prioritize and plan duties.
Follow safety, privacy, security, company policy, and training requirements.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, provide excellent customer service, and communicate accurate and timely technical information to personnel and, as needed, customers, floors, and physicians.
Be available to work during disasters.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.