Phlebotomist PRN

Phlebotomist PRN

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

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

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:

• 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…