Lead Phlebotomist

About the role

Join an organization that invests in you as a Lead Phlebotomist. HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Performs clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate
• 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
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment
• 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
• 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

Skills

• Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Paramedic or EMT certification preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake Hospital 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

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in this posting.