Phlebotomist PRN

Ogden Regional Medical Center; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team. In this role you will collect blood and urine specimens, prepare and label samples, and communicate results to physicians and staff. The position requires phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and strong patient communication skills.

Experience with LIS systems and adherence to safety protocols is essential. PRN scheduling may apply, with opportunities to support multiple departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Analytical ability to select appropriate sites for blood collection.
• Attention to detail in labeling and processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and urine samples for lab testing as required.
• Enter orders on LIS and prepare/label specimens for testing.
• Communicate test requests and results to staff and physicians.
• Follow safety guidelines and use PPE as required.
• Assist with administrative duties in the laboratory.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Assistant certification

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. Phlebotomist PRN

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Phlebotomist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing.

In this role:

• Accountable for adhering to our mission including meeting behavioral expectations (compassion, caring and confidentiality), providing excellence in health care delivery, supporting dignity of all persons (empowerment) and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Receives orders either by telephone or requisition from the nursing units or physicians; enters requests on computer by patient number, operator and tests ordered and travels to patient site, as necessary, to obtain specimens.
• Prepares skin site and performs venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques to obtain blood specimens in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Instructs patients in specimen collection methods and procedures (i.e., urinalysis and bacteriology), and obtains specimens for culture and analysis.
• Labels and records specimens obtained, transport them to the laboratory and distribute to appropriate laboratory area for analysis.
• Follows guidelines that maintain safety for oneself, patients, visitors and co-workers and if classified as a category I or II employee under OSHA regulations, adheres to OSHA standards by wearing personal protective equipment, following universal precautions and being knowledgeable about blood borne pathogens.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• You will collect blood samples and urine from patients for laboratory testing including blood cultures.
• You will register specimens and orders tests in LIS and prepare/label samples for internal or external testing.
• You will communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• You will collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody.
• You will assist with in-services or training as assigned.
• You will assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Previous health care experience required laboratory experience and knowledge of aseptic methods and basic medical terminology preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to select best site for obtaining blood and bacteriological specimens based on physicians' orders.
• Does not pose a direct threat or risk to the safety and health of themselves and other employees.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Excellent communication/people skills and problem solving skills.

Computer skills and filing/clerical skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification. This is required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Ogden Regional 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Ogden Regional Medical Center has been delivering exceptional care for over 75 years. Our 230 plus bed hospital offers a full array of medical services. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center.

Affiliated with our hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center. This fully equipped, freestanding facility features board-certified physicians. Our nurses and technicians are specially trained in emergency medical care and available on a 24/7 basis.

Located 10 miles north of our main hospital, PVER features 10 plus treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology and a medical laboratory onsite, which help to ensure accurate and prompt care.

Ogden Regional Medical Center and Pleasant View Emergency Center sit at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range. The area has abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, watersports and three ski resorts within a half-hour drive; Ogden offers the lure of outdoor living and the culture of city life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World 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.

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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.