Phlebotomist PRN - Stephenson Cancer Center (Days)

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist performs advanced and complex phlebotomy procedures for Laboratory Outreach at Stephenson Cancer Center. This PRN position requires a minimum of two shifts per month and is scheduled for days. The role includes collecting and handling specimens for laboratory analysis, registering patients, entering order and billing information, preparing specimens for transport, maintaining records, and following hospital and laboratory safety and privacy policies. The Phlebotomist also completes annual competency assessments and takes responsibility for professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a phlebotomy training course, medical training course, or on-the-job training.
0–3 years of experience.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Knowledge of phlebotomy policies, procedures, techniques, and processing requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in accordance with the PAACT agreement.
Ability to provide phlebotomy care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including all types of phlebotomy procedures.
Ability to follow policies regarding HIPAA and confidential information.
Core-level knowledge of normal laboratory testing processes and specimen requirements.
Ability to apply core-level theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate data or procedure documentation.
Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform routine phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, and handle other samples for laboratory analysis as ordered by attending physicians.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and labeled in accordance with authorized technical procedures and laboratory policies.
Perform other applicable duties, such as administering glucose tolerance tests and sweat chloride tests.
Register patients, order tests, and verify that orders and billing information are complete.
Enter patient demographic, insurance, billing, and laboratory test order information into the laboratory computer database.
Prepare specimens for transport, including pouring off urine and centrifuging blood samples as appropriate, and ensure prompt delivery to the laboratory.
Maintain accurate records, documents, and files as required.
Comply with hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE.
Complete annual competency assessments.
Assume responsibility for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.