Phlebotomist

Ardent Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent in Tulsa, OK seeks a night shift phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection with a patient-centered approach. You will work in a hospital lab setting and support accurate, timely specimen handling.

The role requires completion of an accredited phlebotomy program and national certification. A strong emphasis on professionalism, accuracy, and teamwork is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals or phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from nationally recognized agency: CPT, PBT, RPT, NCPT, or CPT (ACA).
• Preferred clinical lab experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection per protocols.
• Promotes professionalism and teamwork among colleagues.
• Ensures specimens are obtained per laboratory guidelines.
• Relays pertinent patient/sample data to care providers.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Attains competency and follows procedural directions and protocols.
• Prioritizes workload and assists coworkers to stay productive.
• Follows proper packaging and transport of specimens.
• Handles specimen accessioning as assigned.
• Demonstrates infection control and correct patient ID.
• Performs drug screen collection as assigned.
• Answers laboratory department phone calls.
• Recognizes emergent conditions and reacts appropriately.
• Provides phlebotomy services in a patient-centered manner.
• Engages in self-evaluation and improves knowledge and skills.
• Retains accountability for quality of care given to the patient.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Specimen handling

Education

High School diploma

CPT (NHA) certified

PBT (ASCP) certified

RPT (AMT) certified

NCPT (NCCT) certified

CPT (ACA) certified

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night 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