Phlebotomist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest in Houston, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to obtain and prepare specimens for analysis, perform venipunctures and capillary sticks, and ensure patient identification and safety during blood collections.

Under supervision, you will work with a team to maintain supplies, follow PPE protocols, and contribute to compassionate patient care across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

• Proficient in phlebotomy techniques including venipuncture and capillary sticks.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Certificate in Phlebotomy or equivalent experience preferred, certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary blood collection.
• Verify patient identification and follow safety protocols during specimen handling.
• Maintain supplies and assist with processing and distribution of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary sticks

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy/Lab Supervisor, he/she will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests as indicated. He/she is responsible for the collection of venous and capillary blood samples using various techniques (i.e. syringe, heel stick, venipunctures, finger (stick). Receive, process and distribute laboratory specimens, distribute departmental paperwork, and stock supplies as needed. Employee will be responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population as it affects Phlebotomy. He/she will be required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, and other hospital personnel. He/she must at all times verify patient identification at bedside, giving instructions to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections. He/she must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor within their scope of training.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Kingwood Medical Center reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Work Experience:

Two to three years experience in a clinical/ phlebotomy setting preferred.

Skills:

Proficient in phlebotomy technique, including venipunctures and capillary sticks.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Must be able to multi-task and be detailed oriented.

Must be able to perform skills efficiently and accurately.

License Registration Certification:

Certificate in Phlebotomy preferred or equivalent experience preferred.

BCLS certification required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, 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.

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

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.