Phlebotomist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the laboratory team. You will perform venous blood collection and blood culture procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling for billing.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and preferred phlebotomy experience. Offsite travel for specimen pickup may be required, and a valid driver's license is necessary for some locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained prior to orientation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous blood collection procedures with minimal patient discomfort.
• Perform blood culture collection procedures.
• Identify patients by requisition and ID band prior to venipuncture.
• Dispose of sharps in a rigid container and follow standard precautions.
• Monitor computer/labels to ensure accurate collections and billing.

Skills

Communication ability

Phlebotomy skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current BLS certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Phlebotomist? At TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Ø Perform venous blood collection procedures competently with as little patient discomfort as possible.

Ø Perform blood culture collection procedures.

Ø Demonstrate knowledge of color top tube to use, volume of blood needed and test requirements.

Ø Identify the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.

Ø Dispose all sharps in a rigid sharp container.

Ø Follow standard precautions at all times.

Ø Monitor computer/labels/computer reports to ensure accurate collections.

Ø Registers patients’ samples accurately to ensure appropriate billing.

Ø Collect pertinent insurance information.

Ø Answer any questions/phone calls pertaining to patient results.

Ø Prioritize STAT, scheduled and outpatient orders.

Ø Display courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.

Ø Assist physician offices with all laboratory needs.

Ø Maintains a clean working area.

Ø Clean and supply venipuncture trays.

Ø Periodically required to travel offsite for specimen pickup, phlebotomy or report delivery.

Ø Maintain patient/employee confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Ø Complete assigned duties efficiently and in a timely manner.

Ø Performs duties necessary to ensure quality in the department.

Ø Seek guidance and direction when necessary.

Ø Demonstrate the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

Ø Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Ø All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ø High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Ø Current BLS certification (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation)

Ø Basic computer skills

Ø Communication ability

Ø Phlebotomy skills preferred

Ø Offsite travel requirements: valid driver’s licensure, clean driving history

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 45 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a designated Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. In addition to its main hospital campus, other affiliates include TriStar Women’s Imaging Hendersonville, The Outpatient Center at Hendersonville, TriStar Portland ER and TriStar Portland Diagnostic Center.

In 2022, the hospital was named the first Innovation Hub of HCA Healthcare and Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I). The Innovation Hub is a hospital location dedicated to collaborative design and the development of solutions designed to benefit patients and care team members across HCA Healthcare.

Innovation Hubs are central to HCA Healthcare’s commitment to human-centered, clinically-led innovation. They serve as real-life environments for understanding current state friction points, testing, refining, and integrating digital AI solutions to impact how we provide care. This unique environment brings together care teams, administrators, data scientists and technologists to create solutions that will have lasting impact for HCA Healthcare. Learn more about HCA Healthcare and DT&I.

"Good people beget good people." - 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.