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OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist performs advanced and complex phlebotomy procedures for inpatient and Emergency Department patients. The role is available at Level 1 or Level 2, depending on experience, education, and licenses or certifications. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday nights, 11:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. The ideal candidate has at least one year of hospital phlebotomy experience or two years of outpatient phlebotomy experience. The Phlebotomist collects and handles blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis, ensures specimens are properly identified and labeled, registers patients and enters test and billing information, and prepares specimens for transport to the laboratory. The position also includes maintaining records, following hospital and laboratory safety policies, completing annual competency assessments, and taking responsibility for professional development. Level 1 requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of phlebotomy or medical training or on-the-job training, one to three years of experience, and current AHA Basic Life Support certification. Level 2 has the same education and training requirements, requires three to five years of experience, and additionally requires current AHA Basic Life Support certification and a current phlebotomy certification from one of the listed organizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a phlebotomy training course, medical training course, or on-the-job training.
Level 1: 1–3 years of experience.
Level 2: 3–5 years of experience.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Level 2: Current phlebotomy certification with issue and expiration dates shown, from one of the following: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) – ASCP-BOC; Phlebotomy Certification (PC) – NHCO; or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – NPS.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of hospital phlebotomy experience or two years of outpatient 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 according to 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 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.
Assume responsibility for own professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.