Phlebotomist

Job Details

Position:
Phlebotomist 4903

Location:

Bartlesville, OK

Schedule:

3rd shift. 7pm-7am. Rotating Weekends

Projected duration: 3 months

Job code: CVDJP

Benefits are available

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required; demonstrates technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles and fully understands all physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test orders.
• Checks all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% correctness.
• Packages specimens for transport and stores specimen samples according to required temperature, placing samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately labeling, and following different procedures as outlined by specific protocols necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations, attends annual department trainings, answers telephone calls, and reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast‑paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Requires pediatric to geriatric experience.