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Phlebotomist PositionThe purpose of the position is to perform phlebotomist duties collecting and transporting specimens for testing and analysis, processing specimens, packing specimens for transportation, specimen tracking, and all related clerical functions and general clean-up tasks. Technical support and guidance provided under the supervision of the laboratory manager.Following initial training, the Clinic Phlebotomist must be competent in all tasks related to phlebotomy, processing, send-outs, and ordering. The Clinic Phlebotomist may be trained to perform all waived testing and place specimens on automated analyzers (pre-analytic functions). A competent Clinic Phlebotomist must be able to train less experienced coworkers and provide assistance with problem resolution including recollection of lab specimens, reports to providers, specimen requirements for esoteric testing, and providing information related to specimen collection to other healthcare workers, patients, and family members.Work is performed in a laboratory environment. There is common exposure to infectious communicable disease, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as required and requested. Special attire may be required as protection against infection and radiation.Work requires long periods of standing and walking in a laboratory and other areas of the facility. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and positioning patients. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds is needed. Incumbent will also have to cope with constant changes in a stress-laden environment. Must be able to differentiate color and pass a color blindness test.Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:Performs phlebotomist duties obtaining specimens for laboratory analysis and testing, successfully performs arterial blood collections in clinic setting and is proficient in performing blood collections from infants, children and elderly patients.Performs clerical duties associated with all laboratory reporting including faxing of results, delivering results to the ordering providers, providing daily logs for billing/coding, maintaining logs for all reference testing, and other clerical duties assigned by the laboratory manager.Delivers specimens to other laboratories as a back-up plan in case of equipment failure in order to continue to provide lab results to patients in an efficient manner.Regular attendance is required.Provides administrative support to the laboratory manager.Performs other duties as required or assigned.Maintains continuing education as required.Clinic Phlebotomist cannot perform any high complexity testing.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
okmulgee, OK, 74447, US
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