Laboratory Assistant

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional Laboratory is seeking a Regular Full Time Phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens both on and off site, receive and distribute specimens, and assist with client liaison and specimen transport. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely processing in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology, with 3 months phlebotomy experience or a related certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology required.
• 3 months phlebotomy experience or phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation, or related medical field experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens on or off site per procedures and safety rules.
• Collect specimens off site requiring special collection steps.
• Receive and distribute specimens in the laboratory.
• Process specimens for testing, storage, and send outs to reference labs.
• Assist clients, pick up and deliver specimens/reports, act as liaison between client and laboratory.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and promote safe driving.
• Perform ECG on outpatients and INR QC procedures.
• Carry out other testing procedures as directed.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

Departmental Overview

We are looking for driven people to come be a part of our growing, team-oriented, community-focused Laboratory. We are a high-paced, high-volume lab and have state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done, opportunities for advancement, and also the chance to grow as a current or future leader. NRHS offers competitive pay for our staff, superb benefits, and additional educational opportunities. We hope you will consider joining our team of healers!

Job Summary

• Obtains blood specimens (on or off site) following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.
• Obtains specimens (on or off site) requiring special collection procedures following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.
• Receives and distributes specimens in the laboratory.
• Processes specimens for testing, storage and send out to reference laboratories.
• Provides assistance to clients. Picks up and delivers specimens / reports to clients (may use company car) and acts as liaison between the client and the laboratory.
• Assists with vehicle maintenance and promotes safe driving.
• Diagnostic electrocardiogram on outpatients and Therapeutic INR QC and testing procedures.
• Performs testing procedures as indicated by section.

Qualifications

Education

• High school education or equivalent.
• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience

• 3 months phlebotomy experience, or a phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation, or 6 months experience in a medical field providing patient care which includes drawing blood or blood processing, or current MLT student in clinical rotations, or one or more college level courses in a biological science

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Compensation/Benefits

• $16.07-$26.25/hr depending on previous work experience
• Position qualifies for $1.75/hr night shift differential
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Work Shift

Night

Position Type

Regular Full Time