Phlebotomist PRN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Wellbeing support (counseling)

Retirement benefits (401(k) match)

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta seeks a Phlebotomist PRN to perform blood draws, prepare specimens, and verify patient identity in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes patient-friendly interactions and adherence to lab policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, and a phlebotomy certificate is preferred; hospital experience with venipuncture is advantageous. Experience with infection control and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certificate preferred.
• 1 year hospital experience including venipuncture preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital laboratory preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients for analysis or other medical purposes.
• Assembles equipment (tourniquet, needles, tubes, gauze, alcohol) as required.
• Verifies patient identity and explains procedures to patients.
• Promotes positive patient interactions and excellent service.
• Infectious disease prevention through hand hygiene and PPE.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Infection control

Records/identity verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate preferred

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Phlebotomist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Draws blood from patients for analysis or other medical purposes. Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection tubes, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests. Verifies and records patient identity and converses with patient to explain procedures and allay fear of procedure.

• You will promote consistent and positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• You will perform specimen collection while following the established policies and procedures of the Clinical Laboratory.
• You will instruct patients on proper specimen collection procedures.
• You will work efficiently and communicate effectively under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• You must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
• You will practice good infection control by hand washing, wearing personal protective equipment, for the protection of patient and self while maintaining a neat, well-kept work area
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certificate preferred
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One-year hospital experience (including venipuncture experience) preferred.
• Familiarity with a hospital laboratory is desired. Medical terminology preferred.

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, 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.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

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.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. – 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.