Job Description

Phlebotomy Technician | Tulsa, OK | Temp to Perm | Monday through Friday | $15-$18/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for lab testing and reference labs
• Draw blood in the phlebotomy room and ensure timely transport to the main lab
• Process, centrifuge, and prepare samples for outside lab shipment
• Pour off and pack urine specimens with requisitions for reference labs
• Restock supplies in the phlebotomy and lab areas as needed
• Clean and maintain the lab workspace
• Assist lab technicians and provide backup, when necessary
• Maintain accurate records and follow lab protocols

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of phlebotomy experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette
• Ability to work well under pressure and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Skills & Physical Requirements:

• Proficiency with medical software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet applications
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions and apply common sense in daily tasks

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At least one year of phlebotomy experience

* Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
* Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
* Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
* Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
* Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
* Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
* Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
* Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
* Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
* Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
* Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
* Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
* Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
* Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
* Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
* Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
* Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
* Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
* Perform saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs, such as Heparin, through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction of a medical doctor.
* Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
* Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
* Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
* Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
* Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
* Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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