Phlebotomist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, capillary sticks, and various specimen collections under supervision. You will assist the health care team with safe transport and accurate reporting of patient results using Meditech.

Requirements include a phlebotomy training certificate or MA, BLS/CPR certification within 7 days of hire, and a minimum of 6 months phlebotomy experience or on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training certificate or MA preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 7 days of hire.
• Completion of phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality venipuncture and capillary sticks per SOPs.
• Collect urine and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure accurate data entry and timely transport of specimens.
• Maintain organized, clean work area and stock levels.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Data entry

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Phlebotomy training certificate

BLS certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Phlebotomist? At St. Marks Hospital, 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

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor and/or Assistant Director, the employee will be responsible for implementing established standard operating procedures to perform quality venipuncture, capillary sticks, skin tests, urine drug screen, Glucose Tolerance tests, and urine collections. Assists the health care team in accurate, safe, and reliable collection and transportation of specimens for laboratory analysis. Uses computer data entry skills to ensure accurate and quality reporting of patient results.

Position Requirements

• Phlebotomy training program certificate or MA preferred
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification within 7 days of hire
• Completion of phlebotomy training program preferred
• Minimum of 6 months phlebotomy experience or completion of phlebotomy on the job training program

Key Accountabilities / Competencies

• Demonstrates knowledge of correctly ordering lab tests and drawing correct tubes for testing.
• Performs high quality venipuncture, capillary sticks, and urine collections in accordance with established department procedures.
• Collects and delivers specimens to the appropriate section of the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Follows appropriate procedure for Stat, Urgent, and Routine tests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and uses the system to report potential safety issues.
• Documents patient care information in Meditech.
• Documents completion of shift change responsibilities on appropriate form
• Maintains organized, well-stocked {including nursing units}, and clean work area.
• Disposes of all contaminated materials. Documents stocking on appropriate form.
• Performs special phlebotomy procedures such as glucose tolerance tests, blood cultures, skin tests, urine drug screens, etc Welcomes and encourages new staff members.
• Works effectively with students as appropriate.

Benefits

St. Marks Hospital, 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

For 150 years, St. Marks Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utahs first hospital, St. Marks team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Marks drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Marks was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.

St. Marks has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Marks Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.

Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Marks sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors its a quick commute to Salt Lakes urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utahs glorious national parks.

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 a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Phlebotomist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.