Phlebotomist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Port Charlotte, FL

7d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs non-technical laboratory functions under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager, or director. Functions may 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, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, a healthy work environment, and coordination across departments.

The Phlebotomist collects specimens from pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients using venipuncture and/or finger sticks, and performs infant heel sticks when required by the patient population. The position also involves specimen documentation, labeling, processing, centrifuging, aliquoting, referral preparation, order entry, registration, clerical work, quality assurance, and communication about specimen issues. The role follows safety, privacy, and security requirements and must be available to work during disasters.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience performing registration, clerical duties, and specimen send-out processing.
• Preferred: 1–3 years in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 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 to exchange technical information.
• Ability to follow safety, privacy, security, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned annual courses and training.
• Availability to work during disasters.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Understand specimen collection and testing requirements and specimen rejection criteria.
• Perform venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adult, and geriatric patients; perform infant heel sticks when required.
• Use supplies appropriately and follow established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based on test orders.
• Complete specimen collection documentation and educate patients and/or family members about collection procedures.
• Use the computer information system for job functions and perform clerical duties such as faxing, answering phones, using the pneumatic tube system, and handling reports.
• Prioritize work and plan for completion of duties.
• Review Outstanding Specimen Reports and pending specimen collection, accessioning, and referral-testing issues, taking appropriate action.
• Receive laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system; perform registration and order entry accurately and promptly as requested.
• Label, centrifuge, aliquot, and otherwise process specimens according to established protocols, specimen type, and tests ordered.
• Prepare specimens for courier pickup, including special instructions requested by physicians, and discard specimens according to the established schedule.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures.
• Collect chain-of-custody drug specimens according to policy when required by the laboratory.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation of specimen and other problems, taking corrective action as necessary to support valid and accurate testing.
• Clean up emergency specimen spills.
• Assess referral-testing specimen requirements, troubleshoot specimen or order-entry issues, and prepare and submit specimens to referral laboratories according to testing requirements.
• Monitor referred testing and follow up to help ensure results are received and available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Communicate and troubleshoot problem specimens promptly.
• Interact with coworkers in a cooperative team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Communicate technical information accurately and promptly with personnel and, as needed, assist with communication to customers, floors, and physicians about problem or pending specimens.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; protect sensitive and confidential information; adhere to company security policies and standards; complete assigned annual courses and training.
• Be available to work during disasters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed