Phlebotomist PRN

Phlebotomist PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Phlebotomist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently as requested during shift both in in-patient and out-patient areas. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements and assists in the Clinical Laboratory as needed. Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, inputting specimen collection information in the computer as required, general clerical duties such as answering phones and processing requisitions in house and specimens sent to reference laboratories. Adheres to proper drawing techniques, and understands the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation of each age group

What you will do in this role:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and safety/infection control standards
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient information
• Reports to work on time and absences are not to exceed hospital standards
• Performs all required procedures related to processing and distribution of specimens, and distribution of laboratory reports
• Produces accurate results with a minimum of clerical errors
• Regularly updates knowledge of procedures, techniques and standards appropriate to the performance of duties
• Organizes work to complete job tasks in a timely manner
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
• Completes job duties within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements
• Interprets and properly orders laboratory requests, performing venipuncture with minimal trauma, properly identifying patient and specimen
• Consults with supervisor regarding discrepant specimens or unexpected problems
• Communicates critical test results to nursing, other department, pathologist or physician according to established policy
• Follows up on questionable specimens and takes problem to completion
• Takes initiative to alleviate problem situation before reporting to supervisor
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment/supplies
• Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use and conservation of supplies
• Performs and documents instrument quality control as scheduled
• Maintains work area uncluttered and properly supplied for most efficient use
• Notifies supervisor of instrument/procedure problem
• Performance Improvement /Best Outcomes
• Offers ideas and suggestions for improvement within the laboratory or hospital
• Works to provide the highest quality of care to the patient and other customers
• Demonstrates initiative by using unstructured time constructively
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field
• Attends all appropriate departmental/hospital inservice meetings
• Serves as a resource
• Participates in Performance Improvement
• Is able to articulate departmental PI activities
• Assists in one of the following PI activities:
• ­ Assists in data collection
• ­ Identifies opportunities or ideas for improvement in dept or organization

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital , founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston . HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Phlebotomist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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