Lab Phlebotomist

Tennessee Oncology•Springfield, TN

About The Position

The Laboratory Phlebotomist collects patient specimens for laboratory testing. The role follows safe-handling guidelines for blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals; records laboratory testing; participates in quality control and assurance; and maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. The phlebotomist must recognize issues that could affect test performance or result 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 role also documents 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

High school diploma required.
Excellent phlebotomy skills.
Outpatient facility or physician office experience.
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

One year of phlebotomy experience.
Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with two years of clinical laboratory experience.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Perform clean venipunctures and capillary collections.
Follow proper guidelines for safely handling blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory 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 could 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 established laboratory performance specifications.
Document lab-only visits in patient charts.
Use the LIS to order and reject tests and locate and print result reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.