Patient-Focused Phlebotomist: Expert Blood Draw

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition / Education support

Certification support

Life insurance

Discount programs

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen processing in a hospital setting. Under supervision, you may perform routine CLIA-waived analyses and quality control as needed, contributing to safe patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy in labeling, data entry, and collaboration with laboratory sections. A strong customer-service mindset supports patient experience and safety in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of phlebotomy course required.
• One year of experience preferred; hospital experience highly desired.
• Minimum 8-10 sticks per hour.
• If the phlebotomy program is not complete, at least one year of medical laboratory experience or college coursework in biological/chemical sciences is required.
• Six months keyboarding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and instruct them in proper specimen collection methods.
• Draw blood specimens by finger, heel, or venipuncture and collect other specimens as required.
• Label specimens accurately and enter data into the computer.
• Prepare samples for microbiology, hematology, serology, blood bank and urinalysis departments.
• Assist with clerical duties by answering telephone calls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Data entry

Education

Graduate of Phlebotomy Course

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Job description

HCA Healthcare seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen processing in a hospital setting. Under supervision, you may perform routine CLIA-waived analyses and quality control as needed, contributing to safe patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy in labeling, data entry, and collaboration with laboratory sections. A strong customer-service mindset supports patient experience and safety in a dynamic hospital environment.