Phlebotomist

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System is seeking a night-shift, full-time Phlebotomist in Claremore, Oklahoma. You will collect blood specimens, perform venipuncture, and ensure proper labeling and transport of samples in a patient-centered environment.

This role requires high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred completion of an accredited phlebotomy program. Experience in a clinical setting and strong communication skills are valued as you support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program preferred.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection following standard protocols.
• Label, process, and transport specimens to the lab accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care providers.
• Maintain infection control practices and patient safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team as a night-shift, full-time, Phlebotomist in Claremore, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital Claremore is a 49-bed acute care medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including maternity and women’s services, ICU and cardiology services in the advanced cardiac catheterization lab.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

• Functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include; venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction and specimen culture collection instruction
• Promotes professionalism and interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a cooperative working environment.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
• Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Attains required competency and demonstrates the ability to follow procedural directions and protocols.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
• Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Answers laboratory department phone calls.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and reacts appropriately.
• Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient centered manner.
• Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills.
• Retains accountability for quality of care given to the patient.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to:
• National Healthcareer Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA).
• American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP).
• American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).
• National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT).
• American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA).
• Experience working in the clinical setting.