Phlebotomist

Introduction

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

Benefits

Wesley 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Phlebotomist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

As a phlebotomist, you are under close supervision. The Phlebotomist I perform skillful phlebotomy on the correct patient, utilizing knowledge of age-related factors, specimen requirements, specimen volume, aseptic technique and universal precautions.

What you should expect to do in this role:

• You will obtain blood of sufficient quantity and quality from adult and pediatric patients utilizing proper phlebotomy and identification techniques including venipuncture, heel, toe or finger sticks
• You will process specimens brought to the laboratory and delivers the specimens to the correct section for testing; utilizes the laboratory computer system to process and track specimens to ensure efficient pre-analytic specimen processing
• You will obtain cultures for Microbiology and Virology, using aseptic technique and a knowledge of anatomy to select the proper site and obtain accurate results
• You will utilize universal precautions and knowledge of more restrictive isolation procedures when procuring, transporting and processing specimens to ensure patient and employee safety
• You will participate in the improvement of operational functions of the department
• You will utilize good customer relations and communications skills in performing phlebotomy, answering the phone and interacting with patient, their families, department members, and hospital staff to ensure high customer satisfaction
• You will properly be handling and processing hazardous chemicals and waste as needed

What qualification you will need for this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent, as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) from the ASCP Board of Certification is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and utilize good customer relations skills

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Phlebotomist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly 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.