Phlebotomist II

HCA Florida West Hospital 8383 North Davis Highway Pensacola, FL 32514

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Phlebotomist II

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for the efficient and safe obtaining of appropriate blood samples from patients for the performance of laboratory procedures. The Phlebotomist II assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Phlebotomist II is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other Phlebotomists.

What you will do in this role:

• Responsible for the efficient and safe obtaining of appropriate blood samples from patients for the performance of laboratory procedures, and for the proper processing of these samples.
• Verifies patient identify verbally and by checking name and unique identifier on patients arm band before performing any specimen collection procedure.
• Properly collects and processes specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Answers the phone with a pleasant demeanor and assists customers in any way possible.
• Assists with training of new hires and phlebotomy students.
• Assists with clerical duties as needed.
• Ensures continuity of care across shifts.
• Fosters teamwork through participation in department activities and committees.
• Develops orientation manual and assists with orientation of new personnel. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers.
• Ensures new processes, equipment, policies/procedures, etc. are communicated to Phlebotomists promptly
• Leads by example as reflected in positive feedback from patients and staff.
• Interacts with patients, families, visitors, medical, nursing, and laboratory staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.
• Helps maintain adequate inventory and organize supply closet for efficiency.
• Develops equipment tracking system and perform regular evaluations of equipment inventory for repair/replacement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
• Practicing and adhering to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
• Performing other duties as assigned

What Qualifications you will need:

• 1+ year(s) of experience at an HCA facility
• 2+ years of experience in an acute care setting
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida West 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515-bed facility. We are proud to be the area's leading health care facility in quality outcomes performance. We are the area's first Accredited Chest Pain Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Our hospital is the first in the state of Florida to have earned Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation. We have an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We provide a specialized Emergency Department tailored to the needs of seniors and children. We have a Kid's ER dedicated to our youngest patients. We are the area's only comprehensive CARF-accredited physical rehabilitation hospital. Our facility has a behavioral health facility. We offer services including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and orthopedics. Other services that we offer include robotic-assisted surgery, critical care, and neurology/neurosurgery. We also offer urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, and pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine.


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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder


If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Phlebotomist II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.