Lead Phlebotomist

Lead Phlebotomist Opportunity

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 a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

• 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 AirMed 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.

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Parkridge Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Phlebotomist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Phlebotomist oversees the blood collection / specimen receiving processes of the Laboratory on assigned shift. Oversees or manages workflow at the specimen receiving table, and dispatch of phlebotomists as needed throughout the facility. Assist the Phlebotomy Supervisor with management of phlebotomy staff as needed.

Qualifications

Completion of a Certified Phlebotomy Course (strongly preferred) Demonstrated experience with each of the required areas of expertise in section III below (required). Shows leadership qualities during performance of phlebotomy duties Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all staff, patients, patient families and vendors. Very Good phlebotomy, computer, and communication skills.

General Essential Functions

Knowledge of physiology and function of the venous system of the human body, and collection techniques used to draw blood from patients. Maintains mastery level over all collections procedures; assist Phlebotomy Supervisor to ensure all personnel assigned to department are properly trained for its tasks. Performs specimen collection per policy and procedure. Engages in team planning with Supervisor and other Lead Staff to solve departmental challenges / quality issues. Assists in overseeing all activities in the collections department throughout the Campus. Assists Phlebotomy Supervisor in ensuring staffing is adequate and all collections have been performed in a timely manner. Assists Phlebotomy Supervisor or Lab QA Staff to investigate specimen collection / processing quality issues. Assists with phlebotomy student training. Helps effectively implement new procedures and processes in the phlebotomy department. Assists in new employee orientation / training as assignee.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

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 Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lead Phlebotomist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! 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.