Phlebotomist

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Phlebotomist today with Las Palmas Medical Center.

Benefits

Las Palmas 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Phlebotomist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assumes the responsibility for performing phlebotomy skills appropriately and efficiently, under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the laboratory department. Performs general clerical duties and minor technical duties as assigned.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: All diagnoses/conditions of patients admitted to the hospital.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates ability in accurately identifying patient and patient specimens.
• Demonstrates skill, knowledge and accuracy in obtaining specimens.
• Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to perform complicated phlebotomy procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform clerical duties.
• Demonstrates ability to perform A.I.D.E.T. customer service 100% of the time.
• Is able to operate Point of Care instruments and perform point of care testing per standard operating procedures.
• Participates in the unit based Quality Improvement process. (Emergency Room Only)
• Continuous monitoring of supplies in the ED, replace and restock as needed. (Emergency Room Only)
• Knowledgeable with 100% compliance with core measures in the Emergency Department. (Emergency Room Only)

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

BLS (Emergency Room Only)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required. General knowledge and education in phlebotomy acquired through and accredited training program is required.
• Completion of formal training through an accredited phlebotomy training program or one year of phlebotomy experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Preferred phlebotomy training certification from an accredited agency. Exhibit proficiency in all of the following: blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, pediatric blood collections, difficult draws.
• SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
• Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of venipuncture techniques and equipment used in collection. Ability to communicate both verbally and written.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s onlykidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Phlebotomist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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