Oklahoma Youth Apprentice Student - Phlebotomist Assistant, Shawnee

SSM Health • Shawnee, OK

7d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: Intern/Temporary (Trainee) Job Highlights: Are you an upcoming high school senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $14/hour at one of our Oklahoma locations. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now! Job Highlights: Youth Apprentices in our Phlebotomist career pathway help to provide a welcoming environment to patients and assist with specimen collection all while ensuring a safe work environment. You’ll partner with a licensed/certified professional who will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role. Job Details: Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer Assist with patient check in assuring two identifiers are used to confirm identity Deliver samples to the laboratory and perform administrative duties to support the department including the cleaning and maintenance of collection area and equipment Under the direction of an experienced professional and upon completed training, assist with the collection and preparation of blood and other specimens Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be entering senior year of high school (minimum age: 16)
• Must be enrolled in a Phlebotomy program at a Career Tech institution supporting the apprenticeship
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Satisfactory progress towards graduation
• Commit to completing 400 hours at the job site over the 2026-27 academic year
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility
• Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic
• Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student
• Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school
• No experience required
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.
• None

Responsibilities

• Prepares for phlebotomy procedure.
• Performs capillary collection.
• Collects non-blood specimens.
• Performs venipuncture collection.
• Processes specimens and maintains specimen integrity.
• Assists in performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Complies with legal restrictions.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED