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IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Phlebotomist Lead? At Memorial Health University Medical Center, 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.
BenefitsMemorial Health University 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist Lead like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and QualificationsIn addition to obtaining blood samples, collecting, transporting and processing these specimens in a timely manner this position will maintain order in phlebotomy. Along with following established guidelines for processing of the specimens to include accessioning, centrifugation, delivery of specimens to technical areas, and following all safety and infection control guidelines established by the hospital and the Laboratory They will also assist Team Members and/or Supervisors in whatever project or task is assigned to facilitate efficient and accurate specimen processing. Will also assist with scheduling, monitoring staff productivity, performance documentation and projects on-going in the department. Complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies and procedures and the Code of Business Practices; reports instances of perceived and actual non-compliance to Supervisor or through other reporting mechanisms.
Determines tube type, volume, and techniques necessary for requested test, obtains specimen through the most efficient route, transports specimens to Laboratory, and assists nursing services in blood collection as needed and/or requested.
Practices error prevention techniques in verifying patient and specimen and patient identification prior to any phlebotomy procedure. Accountable to any errors that occur as a result of not following policy.
Processes specimens to include accessioning, centrifugation, labeling, and distribution; verifying again patient identification prior to labeling and/or delivery to technical areas. Pays attention to detail and focuses on specimens by priority and/or schedule assignment as appropriate, ensuring that critical or STAT specimens are handled appropriately and routine work in not delayed unnecessarily.
Understands and demonstrates skills in appropriate care for all ages of patients with whom they perform phlebotomy services on, and this is documented as part of their annual competencies.
Utilizes the Label Bar Coding System, collects and labels specimens following Laboratory policy using timeliness and accuracy.
Communicates effectively with peers, nurses, laboratory team members, supervisors, etc.
Reviews and researches uncollected logs and makes proper decisions to resolve outstanding orders consulting with other Laboratory Team Members as necessary. Communicates any issues with log or other issues as shift changes and at other times as necessary. Passes off communication devices per policy.
Makes Team Member schedules for all shifts.
Makes Time edits, corrections and comments daily in Kronos.
Oversees the productivity of the team members.
Facilitates the training of new phlebotomy team members.
Initiates Disciplinary actions by gathering all information and escalates to Supervisor for delivery to team member.
Facilitates supply orders.
Facilitates Team member huddles to communicate any directives.
Four decisions made / duties performed without review/approval by a supervisor or other reviewer:
1. Follows proper patient and specimen identification procedures
2. Collects, receives, retrieves, processes, and distributes specimens according classifications and urgency
3. Troubleshoots Power Processor
4. Responding to customer phone calls and complaints in customer friendly manner.
Three decisions on which consultation with, or approval from, a supervisor would be sought:
1. Rejection of critical blood specimens
2. Complaints from customers
3. Schedule changes
What Qualifications you will need:
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.
Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.
At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Phlebotomist Lead opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
