Lab Phlebotomist

Tennessee Oncology•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Laboratory Phlebotomist collects patient specimens for laboratory testing and follows procedures for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals. The role includes recording laboratory testing, supporting quality control and assurance, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. The phlebotomist must identify problems that could affect test performance or reporting, correct them or promptly notify the Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager, and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications. The position also documents charts for “lab only” visits and uses the laboratory information system (LIS) to order and reject tests and locate and print result reports. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Excellent phlebotomy skills.
High school diploma required.
Outpatient facility or physician office experience.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform clean venipunctures and capillary collections.
Follow proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and practices.
Participate in ongoing office quality assurance activities and document quality breaches.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct them or immediately notify the Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Document charts for “lab only” visits.
Use the LIS to order and reject tests and locate and print result reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.