Pediatric Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant

Job Purpose

Under general supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Services, this position performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a medical laboratory as well as various technical and clerical duties related to Laboratory services including pediatric phlebotomy; specimen collection, accessioning, and processing; assisting nursing with other tasks as assigned.


Qualifications


Education:


High School Diploma, Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Program


Experience:


5-7 years pediatric phlebotomy preferred (if non-degree)


License/Certification/Credential:


Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Duty


Percent of Time


Function as a pediatric phlebotomy professional to assist nursing on daily specimen collection and blood draws.


50%


May be called on to perform hematologic, chemical, waived kit patient, and other patient testing after demonstrating competency in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.


30%


Assists with clerical duties such as answering phones and verifying patient test requests and billing information for send-out tests. Assist in confirming and/or finding correct diagnostic codes in patient charts or from physician orders as needed. Follow up with Reference Laboratory on pending results and ensures the results populate the patient record. Provides patient results to physician as necessary.


10%


Maintain medical laboratory inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders with purchasing department for supplies. Monitor laboratory supply inventory for expiration of in-stock items. Restocks supplies on mobile phlebotomy carts and ensure that all supplies are in date.


5%


Other duties as assigned


5%

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center (formerly The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.


**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children's Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.