What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Laboratory Aide I position at the Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Part Time 29 Phlebotomist/Laboratory Aide I to join our Inpatient Phlebotomy Unit team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.
Summary:
Provides phlebotomy services, non-technical and semi-technical services in the clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains adequate and proper specimens from patients for laboratory testing
- Instructs patients on proper test collection and preparation
- Follows appropriate guidelines based on the age and condition of the patient in collecting specimens for testing
- Treats all patients and family with care and respect and maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees to facilitate quality patient care
- Orders and accession laboratory tests through the laboratory information system and assist other personnel with laboratory test orders
- Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures
- Assists the Laboratory Clerk/Medical Technologist with non-technical tasks and clerical duties
- Manages and orders office inventory, equipment, uniforms and/or other operational supplies
- Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Ensures compliance
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
- Must be detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
- Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to multitask
- Works well within a team
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
- Keeps written records
- Maintains clear and complete employee health records
Skills:
Experience:
Essential:
Essential:
- No prior experience required
Education:
Essential:
Essential:
- High School, GED or Equivalent
Credentials:
Essential:
Essential:
Essential:
- Pass general background check
- Standard Driver's License
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Essential:
- Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire
Working Conditions:
Essential:
Essential:
- Works in a hospital or clinic environment
- Potential exposure to biohazards
- Potential exposure to contagious diseases
- May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence
- Face shield
- Gloves
- Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
- Use computer up to 50% of shift
- Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
- Sitting up to 50% of shift
- Standing up to 75% of shift
- Walking up to 50% of shift
- May work day shift
- May work evening shift
- May work holidays
- May work night shift
- May work rotating shifts
- May work weekend shift
- Pass pre-employment drug test
Training
- It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
Mission:
- To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
- To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
- The Chickasaw People
- Cultural Identity
- Servant Leadership
- Selflessness
- Can Do Attitude
- Perseverance
- Stewardship
- Trust and Respect
- Loyalty
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork