Phlebotomist

Ardent Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking an experienced phlebotomist for an evening shift in Tulsa, OK. The role involves venipuncture, specimen collection, proper labeling, and delivering specimens to the lab while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals, and national certification. Join our clinical lab team and contribute to accurate and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or prior phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from nationally recognized agency (NHA, ASCP, AMT, NCCT, ACA).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary draws following safety protocols.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure proper specimen transport.
• Communicate with patients to ease anxiety and explain procedures.
• Maintain infection control practices and proper patient identification.
• Prioritize workload and assist team to maintain productivity.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and quality controls.
• Respond to lab calls and relay pertinent data to caregivers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals

Certification from nationally recognized agency (NHA/ASCP/AMT/NCCT/ACA)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full time, Phlebotomist in Tulsa, 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 South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
• Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:
  • National Heathcareer 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)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the clinical setting