Phlebotomist

West Valley Medical Center; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Life insurance

PTO / extended leave

Job summary

West Valley Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team in Caldwell, Idaho. You will collect blood samples, prepare specimens for testing, and communicate results to staff and physicians.

Qualifications include Phlebotomy Certification, one year of phlebotomy experience or training, BLS certification, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication, accuracy, and computer skills are essential in this role within a well‑supported, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience or equivalent phlebotomy training program.
• Excellent communication/people skills and problem solving skills.
• Computer skills and filing/clerical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• You will collect blood samples and body fluids from patients for laboratory testing including blood cultures and arterial samples for blood gas analysis.
• You will register specimens and orders tests in LIS and prepare/label samples for internal or external testing.
• You will communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• You will collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody and breath alcohol when required.
• You will assist with in‑services or training as assigned.
• You will assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

BLS/BCLS Certification

Tools

LIS

Job description

• Phlebotomy Certification required.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $15.86 - $22.21 / hour

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Phlebotomist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role:

• You will collect blood samples and body fluids from patients for laboratory testing including blood cultures and arterial samples for blood gas analysis.
• You will register specimens and orders tests in LIS and prepare/label samples for internal or external testing.
• You will communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• You will collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody and breath alcohol when required.
• You will assist with in‑services or training as assigned.
• You will assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience or equivalent phlebotomy training program.
• Excellent communication/people skills and problem solving skills.
• Computer skills and filing/clerical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• Valid driver's license.

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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

West Valley Medical Center (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in Caldwell, Idaho, this 150 plus bed facility comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of 800 employees and volunteers. Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year.

Located within The Treasure of the Valley, WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community. Caldwell offers a family-friendly culture with walking paths, recreational parks, two golf courses, the Boise River as well as a short commute to Boise and countless outdoor adventures.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the nation - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and West Valley Medical Center are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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 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.