Phlebotomist I

Location: 1919 South Wheeling Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Vaccination:

Hepatitis B

TB

MMR

T-DAP

Varicella

Color vision is required

The main function of a Phlebotomist is to assist with various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations.

• Perform blood draws and specimen collection.
• Label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Perform decontamination and update patient information.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture/blood-drawing process and other specimen collection procedures, such as urine or fecal collection, as required.
• Demonstrate proper techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Review and understand physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Verify all test requisitions and computer labels against the appropriate script to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transportation.
• Store specimens at the required temperature and place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes.
• Accurately label specimens and follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transportation.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department training sessions.
• Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results to satisfy inquiries, as appropriate.

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.