Phlebotomist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) matching

Tuition & certification support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City is seeking a Phlebotomist PRN to join the laboratory team. The role involves specimen collection, processing, registration, and ensuring accurate documentation within the LIS.

You will support patient care through precise phlebotomy techniques and adherence to testing protocols. Candidates should have 1–3 years in a clinical lab setting, and a vocational/technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent customer service in all interactions.
• Effective communication with all personnel.
• Willingness to assist with patient and family education regarding specimen collection.
• Two or more years of experience in registration, clerical duties, and specimen processing.
• Adherence to privacy and security policies and procedures.
• Completion of required annual training and disaster coverage readiness.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and perform venipunctures and finger sticks as required.
• Process and register specimens in the LIS with accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing per protocols.
• Educate patients/families on collection procedures.
• Maintain ongoing documentation and resolve specimen issues to ensure turnaround times.
• Support clerical duties including phones, faxing, and courier coordination.
• Follow safety policies and protect confidential information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Privacy & security awareness

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree

1–3 years clinical lab experience

Tools

Laboratory information system

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital 449 West 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405

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

Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

performs any three of the following non-technical functions under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager or director. They collect specimens, process specimens, submit and monitor specimens submitted to the referral laboratories and patient registration. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

What you will do in this role

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients 3. Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants (as patient population requires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection-based test orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Uses computer information system relative to job functions
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)
• Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner
• Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
• Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick-up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders
• Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned
• Collects chain-of-custody drug collections according to establish policy (as laboratory may require)
• Keeps appropriate records/documentation relating to specimen problems and other problems encountered, takes corrective action as necessary to ensure validity and accuracy of testing
• Cleans the area upon emergency spills of specimens
• Assesses specimen requirements for referral testing and troubleshoots any specimen requirement and/or referral testing specimen or order entry issues.
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered.
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending referral testing issues; takes action as appropriate
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner.

What Qualifications you will need

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.
• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens.
• Requires 2 + years' experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing 6. Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security
• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis
• Available to work during disasters

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Vocational/Technical Degree Preferred
• 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

  CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

  • Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred.

  Benefits

  HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

  • 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

  Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

  HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

  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