Phlebotomist - PRN - Adult Inpatient

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist performs advanced and complex phlebotomy procedures in an adult inpatient setting. The role includes drawing and handling specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring correct identification and labeling, registering patients, entering test and billing information, and preparing and transporting specimens. The ideal candidate has multiple years of inpatient-specific phlebotomy experience. PRN positions require a minimum of two shifts per month.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a phlebotomy training course, medical training course, or on-the-job training.
1–3 years of experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of phlebotomy policies, procedures, techniques, and specimen-processing requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in accordance with the PAACT agreement.
Knowledge and skills to provide phlebotomy care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including all types of phlebotomy procedures.
Follow policies regarding HIPAA and the privacy of 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 document data or procedures.
Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.
Must comply with the zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard applicable to this safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law.

Nice To Haves

Multiple years of inpatient-specific phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine phlebotomy procedures, drawing blood and handling other samples for laboratory analysis as ordered by attending physicians.
Identify and label specimens 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 information into the laboratory computer database.
Prepare specimens for transport, including pouring off urine and centrifuging blood samples as appropriate.
Ensure prompt delivery of samples to the laboratory for analysis.
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 and take responsibility for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.