Phlebotomist

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Claremore, OK is seeking a night shift PRN Phlebotomist to support the laboratory by collecting specimens and ensuring accurate labeling and timely delivery. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and strict adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, specimen accession and transport, plus clear communication with care teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or prior phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency (CPT/NHA, PBT/ASCP, RPT/AMT, NCPT/NCCT, CPT/ACA).
• Experience working in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture, capillary draws, and urine collection.
• Promote professionalism and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ensure specimens follow laboratory guidelines.
• Communicate data about patients or samples to care providers.
• Support regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Accession specimens as assigned.
• Practice infection control and patient identification.
• Provide phlebotomy services in a patient-centric manner.
• Respond to emergent conditions appropriately.
• Answer laboratory department phone calls.
• Maintain workload and assist coworkers to stay productive.
• Follow protocols for packaging and transport of specimens.
• Retain accountability for quality of care.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Phlebotomist in Claremore, OK.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection techniques including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction, and specimen culture collection instruction.
• Promote professionalism and collaborate with colleagues in a cooperative environment.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care providers.
• Support organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Attain required competency and demonstrate the ability to follow procedural directions and protocols.
• Prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
• Follow proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Accession specimens as assigned.
• Practice proper infection control, patient identification, and prompt specimen transport.
• Perform drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Answer laboratory department phone calls.
• Recognize emergent conditions and respond appropriately.
• Provide phlebotomy services in a professional and patient‑centered manner.
• Engage in self‑evaluation of practice and take action to improve knowledge and skills.
• Retain 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 prior phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency, such as:
• National Health Career 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 a clinical setting.