Phlebotomist

The Clinic @ Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinic @ Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and waived testing while assisting with supply inventory and accurate documentation of results. Training for the tests performed is required.

Position serves both adult and pediatric patients within a clinical setting. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and completed training appropriate for the tests administered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Training appropriate for the tests being administered.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
• Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
• Processes specimens according to test specifications
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
• Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for followup
• Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
• Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
• Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Training appropriate for the tests being administered

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT: Ancillary

NATURE OF POSITION: The Phlebotomist performs waived testing and corresponding controls, and these which he/she has the required training. Also, this position assists with supply inventory and records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Training appropriate for the tests being administered

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
• Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
• Processes specimens according to test specifications
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
• Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for followup
• Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
• Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
• Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
• Performs all other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION:

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
• Maintains a neat, clean, wellgroomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
• Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
• Follows designated line of support
• Displays a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual jobrelated demands
• Manages time well
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
• Shares equally in the workload of the department
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
• Abstains from criticizing the Clinic (COFMC), colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates loyalty to the Clinic (COFMC)COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of the Clinic (COFMC)
• Accepts and participates in cross training
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
• Performs other duties as assigned