What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist / MLT position at Pawhuska Hospital, Inc.?
NIGHT SHIFT-WEEKEND PRN (AS NEEDED)
Phlebotomist or MLT
PRN Weekends 7pm-7am
** THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSTITION
The phlebotomist is responsible for performing successful venipuncture needed to obtain blood/body fluids necessary for laboratory procedures. The phlebotomist is an expert with proficiency in medical terminology. Phlebotomist must practice safe blood collection and handling techniques that protect patient from injury, safeguard themselves from accidents, and produce high-quality specimens while demonstrating compassion for the patient.
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations of clinical laboratories.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents.
- Ability to work independently, with no direction.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of accredited high school or acceptable equivalent (GED).
- Successfully completed an acceptable phlebotomy-training program that includes at least 120 hours of didactic instructions and 120 hours of clinical practice.
- Completed at least 1,040 hours of acceptable work experience as a phlebotomy technician within the past 3 years; this is to include venipunctures, skin punctures, specimen processing, communication skills and clerical duties.
- Emergency Room experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification
- Completion of Phlebotomy training/ Certificate
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Certified
- *Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.