Phlebotomist - Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah and is responsible for collecting, identifying, handling, processing, and transporting patient specimens in accordance with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements. The role supports quality patient care by protecting specimen integrity and patient safety and maintaining compliance with applicable accreditation standards. The position performs work under direct supervision, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter. The Phlebotomist also maintains patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality; participates in competency assessments, training, and quality improvement activities; and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; no substitutions.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must not be, and must not become, sanctioned or listed on the specified U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or General Services Administration exclusion or sanction lists.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Technician program.
Previous healthcare and/or phlebotomy experience.
National Phlebotomy Technician Certification from ASCP, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or an equivalent accredited organization.

Responsibilities

Accurately identify patients using approved patient identification procedures.
Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other specimen collection procedures according to laboratory policies.
Collect specimens from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Label specimens at the bedside or point of collection.
Verify specimen acceptability and integrity according to laboratory criteria.
Process, centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare specimens for testing and transport.
Package and transport specimens in compliance with laboratory, OSHA, and safety requirements.
Accurately document specimen collection and handling activities in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Address patient concerns and questions appropriately while maintaining a positive patient experience.
Report quality concerns, specimen issues, patient safety events, and nonconformances through established reporting processes.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies within the scope of training.
Assist nursing units, clinics, and providers with specimen collection requirements.
Follow CLIA, CAP, COLA, OSHA, HIPAA, organizational, specimen collection, infection control, bloodborne pathogen, and safety requirements and procedures.
Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality throughout specimen collection.
Participate in competency assessments, continuing education, and required training activities.
Support laboratory quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities.
Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.