Lead Phlebotomist

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead Phlebotomist with Parkridge Medical Center you can be part of an organization devoted to giving back.

About the Role

The Phlebotomist performs blood draws on patients who need diagnostic testing, working with RNs to achieve timely pre‑procedure blood draws and testing. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, team members, physicians and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws on patients according to laboratory policy and procedure.
• Determine the most appropriate collection method for each patient.
• Practice proper patient identification and label blood vials using established procedures and automated identification systems.
• Collaborate with RNs to ensure timely pre‑procedure blood collection.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate results as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a certified phlebotomy course (strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated phlebotomy experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with co‑workers, staff, patients, families, and vendors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial‑wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Facility Overview

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+‑bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga offering comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, a state‑of‑the‑art neurosurgery program, OB‑GYN services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.