Phlebotomist

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Pryor Creek, OK

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection and collection instruction, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and specimen culture collection. The role ensures specimens are collected, identified, packaged, and transported according to laboratory guidelines and protocols, and may perform specimen accessioning and drug-screen collection and processing as assigned. The Phlebotomist provides professional, patient-centered service; communicates pertinent patient or specimen information to appropriate care providers; follows infection-control practices; and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The position also answers laboratory department calls, recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent conditions, organizes and prioritizes workload, and collaborates with coworkers to maintain productivity. The employee maintains required competencies, evaluates their own practice, develops their knowledge and skills, and remains accountable for quality of care. This is a PRN rotating-shift position at Hillcrest Hospital Pryor in Pryor, Oklahoma. Hillcrest Hospital Pryor is a 48-bed acute care hospital providing a range of services to the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program with clinicals, or previous phlebotomy experience.
Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Examples include NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT), NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT), or ACA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
Experience working in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen collection techniques or provide specimen collection instructions, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and specimen culture collection.
Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
Communicate pertinent patient or laboratory sample information to the appropriate care provider.
Support organizational priorities for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Attain required competencies and follow procedural directions and protocols.
Prioritize and organize workload and assist coworkers to maintain productivity.
Follow protocols for specimen packaging and transport.
Perform specimen accessioning as assigned.
Follow infection-control and patient-identification practices and ensure prompt specimen transport.
Perform drug-screen collection and processing as assigned.
Answer laboratory department phone calls.
Recognize emergent conditions and react appropriately.
Provide phlebotomy services in a professional, patient-centered manner.
Evaluate own practice and take action to improve knowledge and skills.
Maintain accountability for the quality of care provided to patients.
Promote professionalism and a cooperative working environment with colleagues.