Phlebotomist - Inpatient - Full-time (Nights & Weekends)

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist performs advanced and complex phlebotomy procedures. The role draws blood and handles other samples for laboratory analysis as ordered by attending physicians, ensures specimens are correctly identified and labeled, and prepares samples for transport to the laboratory. The position may include administering glucose tolerance tests and sweat chloride tests, registering patients, entering demographic, insurance, billing, and test-order information into the laboratory database, and verifying order completeness. The Phlebotomist maintains accurate records, follows hospital and laboratory safety policies, completes annual competency assessments, and takes responsibility for professional development. Positions are available at levels 1, 2, or 3 based on experience, education, and licenses or certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a phlebotomy training course, medical training course, or on-the-job training.
Experience requirements vary by level: 1–3 years for Level 1, 3–5 years for Level 2, and 5 or more years for Level 3.
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Current phlebotomy certification is required for Levels 2 and 3: PBT from ASCP-BOC, PC from NHCO, or CPT from NPS; the certificate must have issue and expiration dates.
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 by the service, including all types of phlebotomy procedures.
Ability to follow policy 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.

Responsibilities

Perform routine phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, and handle other samples for laboratory analysis as ordered by attending physicians.
Ensure specimens are properly identified and labeled in accordance with 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 data, insurance and billing information, and ordered laboratory tests into the laboratory computer database.
Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory, 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 assume responsibility for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.