Lead Phlebotomist

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Student loan assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to ensure high-quality, efficient patient care on a 3pm–11:30pm schedule, working every other weekend. The role emphasizes patient interactions, specimen collection, and adherence to lab policies.

The ideal candidate has a phlebotomy certificate (preferred), a high school diploma or GED, and hospital venipuncture experience. The team emphasizes support, confidentiality, and infection control in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certificate preferred.
• Experience: One-year hospital experience (including venipuncture) preferred.
• Familiarity with a hospital laboratory is desired; medical terminology preferred.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• You will promote consistent and positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• You will perform specimen collection while following the established policies and procedures of the Clinical Laboratory.
• You will instruct patients on proper specimen collection procedures.
• You will work efficiently and communicate effectively under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• You must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
• You will practice good infection control by hand washing, wearing PPE, for protection of patient and self while maintaining a neat, well-kept work area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Infection control

Confidentiality

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead Phlebotomist with Doctors Hospital of Augusta you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certificate preferred.

HOURS: 3pm-11:30p (Work Every other Weekend)

We are seeking a Lead Phlebotomist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• You will promote consistent and positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• You will perform specimen collection while following the established policies and procedures of the Clinical Laboratory.
• You will instruct patients on proper specimen collection procedures.
• You will work efficiently and communicate effectively under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• You must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
• You will practice good infection control by hand washing, wearing personal protective equipment, for the protection of patient and self while maintaining a neat, well-kept work area.

What qualifications will you need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certificate preferred.
• Experience: One-year hospital experience (including venipuncture experience) preferred.
• Familiarity with a hospital laboratory is desired. Medical terminology preferred.
• High School Graduate / GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.

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 for 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), 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
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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 expenses.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are reviewing applications for our Lead Phlebotomist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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