We are currently looking for a Full Time Phlebotomist/Laboratory Aide I to join our Laboratory 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 other operational supplies
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines and meets needs
- Seeks positive experience and outcomes
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
* 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
- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks
- 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
- May provide break coverage for others as assigned
- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit
* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* All other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Follow instructions, written or oral
* Ensures compliance
* Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
* Must be detail-oriented
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to multitask
* Builds effective working relationships
* Communicates verbally with team, 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:
* No prior experience required.

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License
* Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Customer service
* Emergency
* Fast-paced
* Hospital or Clinic
* Potential exposure to biohazards
* Potential exposure to contagious diseases
* Potentially dangerous situations
* Hostile, agitated or under-influenced persons
* Face shield
* Gloves
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 50% of shift
* Hand-eye coord, reach and grasp
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
* Sometimes lift patients
* Sometimes assist with lifting patients
* Sitting up to 50% of shift
* Standing up to 75% of shift
* Walk up to 50% of shift
* Day shift
* May work evening shift
* May work holidays
* May work night shift
* May work rotating shifts
* May work weekend shift