Phlebotomist I

PhlebotomistPerforms venipunctures, arterial punctures, and capillary sampling to obtain blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters orders for testing and accessions specimens in the computer system.Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.Work Experience: 0 - 6 month(s) related experience inclusive of on the job or classroom training in phlebotomy.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic PC Skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to draw blood specimens.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Collects patient specimens competently and accurately. Supports the general operation of the Laboratory. Documents collection and processes specimens efficiently. Performs phlebotomy collections in a timely manner.Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401Under 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 position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability