Phlebotomist PRN

Description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Phlebotomist PRN with HCA Florida Largo Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

• 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 Air Med 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.

Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist performs any three of the following non‑technical functions under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager or director. They collect specimens, process specimens, submit and monitor specimens submitted to the referral laboratories and patient registration. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter‑departmental activities.

• 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.
• Responsible for clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports).
• Demonstrates ability to deal with priorities first and plans for completion of duties.
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate.
• Receives laboratory specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Performs registration and order entry procedures, as requested, with accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Labels specimens and aliquots according to established protocols and according to testing ordered.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens appropriately, based on specimen type and tests ordered.
• Prepares specimens to be ready for courier pick‑up and includes special instructions as requested by physician orders.
• Discards laboratory specimens according to established schedule.
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned.
• Collects chain‑of‑custody drug collections according to established policy (as laboratory may require).
• Keeps appropriate…