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 collecting and processing specimens for laboratory analysis, supporting patient registration and laboratory order entry, and following laboratory and hospital procedures. PRN positions require a minimum of two shifts per month. The ideal candidate has multiple years of inpatient-specific phlebotomy experience.

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 processing requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in accordance with the PAACT agreement.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served, including all types of phlebotomy procedures.
Ability to comply with HIPAA policy and protect 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.
Compliance with the zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for this safety-sensitive position under Oklahoma law.

Nice To Haves

Multiple years of inpatient-specific phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine phlebotomy procedures, draw blood samples, 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 the completeness of orders and billing information.
Enter patient demographic, insurance, billing, and ordered laboratory test information into the laboratory computer database.
Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory, including pouring off urine and centrifuging blood samples as appropriate, and ensure prompt delivery.
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.