Phlebotomist

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection procedures and manage specimen processing in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role includes answering department phones, inventory tasks, and coordinating collections as needed within the Laboratory Services team.

Responsibilities include preparing and processing samples for testing and reference laboratory testing, ensuring accurate handling and timely delivery to the lab.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Experience: One year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures within areas of competency.
• Receive and process laboratory specimens and answer department phones.
• Coordinate collections among Phlebotomists when acting as Laboratory Assistant.
• Prepare and process samples for testing and reference lab testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

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

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing blood collection procedures within areas of competency. Receives and processes laboratory specimens, answers department phone, inventory and receives supplies. When acting as the Laboratory Assistant, in addition to Phlebotomist duties, responsible to coordinate collections among Phlebotomist. Prepare and process samples for testing and reference lab testing.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED required; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: One-year hospital preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB‑GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"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.