Phlebotomy Apprentice

Introduction

HCA Tristar Health is excited to announce our NEW Phlebotomy Apprenticeship program in partnership with TN College of Applied Technology (TCAT). Our apprenticeship provides the on-the-job learning and training you need to jump start your healthcare career. In this paid program, apprentices will receive 100+ hours of classroom and hands-on clinical learning in our hospital as you earn your Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the National Healthcareeer Association. Apply now to join our Phlebotomy Apprenticeship Program and gain the training you need to begin your career with one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare!

Initial Work Schedule will be Monday – Thursday - day shift; Friday’s in the classroom at TCAT

Upon completion of classroom training, you must be willing to convert to an open shift (Days, Evenings or Nights)

Benefits

Centennial 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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Phlebotomy Apprentice where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

In This Program You Will Learn How To:

• Collect blood and checks the quality of blood from donors.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and work area to collect blood products.
• Conduct designated laboratory testing.
• Perform venipuncture, arterial, and capillary punctures on patients.
• Identify and label specimens.
• Instruct patients on urine collection procedures.
• Perform bleeding time tests and urine dipstick tests.
• Perform sweat chloride collection procedure or Drug of Abuse urine collection procedure.
• Enter laboratory data into the computer system.

Upon Completion of the Program You Will:

• Have the ability to receive a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certification through the National Healthcareer Association Exam
• Acquire knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine blood and urine tests through apprenticeship program.
• Acquire knowledge of lab equipment and testing to perform quality control tests.
• Acquire knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with lab staff.
• Acquire knowledge of all routine containers and minimum volumes required for specimen collection.
• Acquire skills in operating a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Acquire skills in preparing labels and written reports utilizing the results of lab tests
• Establish work relationships with patients and healthcare professionals

Requirements for the Role:

• Commit to the TN College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Phlebotomy Program
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Commit to an initial work schedule of Monday – Thursday - day shift; Friday’s in the classroom at TN College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
• Be willing to convert to an open shift (Days, Evenings or Nights) upon completion of program

Tristar Health will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.

Tristar Health will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 Phlebotomy Apprentice 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.