Lab Phlebotomist

OneOncology•Springfield, TN

About The Position

The Laboratory Phlebotomist collects patient specimens for laboratory testing. The role follows guidelines for the safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals; records laboratory testing; supports quality control and assurance; and maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. The phlebotomist also identifies problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, corrects them or promptly notifies the Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager, and documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

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 guidelines for the safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
Participate in ongoing office quality-assurance activities and document quality breaches as they occur.
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 information in charts for “lab only” visits.
Use the laboratory information system (LIS) to order tests, reject tests, and locate and print result reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.