HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Hiring For Phlebotomist PRN at Sanford, FL Full Time

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Phlebotomist PRN? At HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the laboratory director, the phlebotomist assumes the responsibility for performing phlebotomy skills appropriately and efficiently,

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knowledge of technical aspects of phlebotomy and the activities related to optimal collection and maintenance of specimens for laboratory testing. Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible by obtaining blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• To demonstrate skill and accuracy in obtaining specimens from all age groups serviced.
• Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationship with internal and external customers.
• Maintains inter and intra departmental communications via telephone, intercom, fax, MOX and reception desk.
• Observes Safety, Infection Control and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Performs any duties for efficient and quality operation of the department, including processing all specimens.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, qualify of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care, which results in patient harm.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Understands and follows OSHA standards and universal precautions, and disposes of biohazardous waste and sharps in accordance to regulatory requirements
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Identifies the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band and one other identifier prior to performing venipuncture.
• Display courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Label and record all test tubes, log procedures and file paperwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of color top tube to use, volume of blood needed and test requirements.
• Clean and supply venipuncture trays.
• Maintain clean work area
• Order supplies as needed
• Complete assigned duties efficiently and in a timely manner
• Prioritize Traumas, STAT, Urgent, Timed, and Routine patient orders
• Perform laboratory specimen processing consisting of receiving, identifying, assigning accession numbers, sorting, preparation and internal laboratory distributing of blood, urine, and other biological specimens; This duty of preparation requires the employee to perform assigned pre-analytical activities related to laboratory testing, which may include biological specimen processing; centrifuging specimens, aliquoting measuring samples, recording data or comments in the computer.
• Understands and prioritizes emergency room laboratory specimens prior to all other specimen processing
• Creates specimen batches for Northwest Florida Clinical Laboratory Microbiology department, IRL, LabCorp, MAYO and all other reference laboratories used.
• Assesses specimen adequacy for testing to include checking for accurate labeling of the sample, proper sample for test request, conditions of sample prior to testing. Notifies appropriate personnel for sample problems.
• Has a profound knowledge of various laboratory testing menu of test not performed at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, and how to order, process, pack for shipping, and perform specimen tracking of all test sent to a reference laboratory.
• Registers all specimen drop offs and after hour patient blood draws. Accurately interprets physician orders and records all necessary information.
• Instructs patients or medical personnel on proper collection of stool, urine, and sputum specimens.
• Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.
• Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies; protects confidentiality of patient information and results at all times.
• Seek guidance and direction when necessary
• Demonstrate the value of team concept on a consistent basis
• Follow policy and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and hospital
• Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Phlebotomy training preferred
• Phlebotomy National registration certificate preferred
• Current EMT or State of Florida LPN License preferred
• BLS Certification required
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred
• hospital phlebotomy experience preferred

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a 221-bed acute care hospital. We serve the communities of Seminole and West Volusia County. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We provide the only full-service cardiovascular program. Our program offers open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology. Electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services are also offered by this program. Other services that we provide include orthopedic and spine care, as well as robotic surgery. We offer acute inpatient medical rehabilitation and complete imaging services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expense

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Phlebotomist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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