Phlebotomist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Hospital Claremore in Claremore, OK is seeking a night-shift, full-time Phlebotomist to join our Laboratory team.

You will perform venipuncture and specimen collection, ensure proper labeling, and maintain infection control practices while delivering patient-centered care. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals.
• Certification from nationally recognized agencies (CPT/NHA, PBT/ASCP, RPT/AMT, NCPT/NCCT, CPT/ACA).

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection techniques including venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Maintains proper specimen labeling, handling, and transport.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety and infection control protocols.
• Interacts with patients and care providers to relay pertinent data.
• Keeps accurate records and follows procedural directions.
• Prioritizes workload and collaborates with team to maintain productivity.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.