Lab Phlebotomist

OneOncology•Franklin, 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; supports quality control and assurance; and maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. The phlebotomist also documents laboratory-only visits and uses the laboratory information system (LIS) to order and reject tests and locate and print result reports.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Excellent phlebotomy skills.
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 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 laboratory-only visits in patient charts.
Use the LIS to order and reject tests and locate and print result reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.