MLT

OneOncology•Murfreesboro, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, a large, community-based cancer care specialist, operates one of the nation's leading clinical trial networks. Since 1976, our mission has been to provide all patients with access to high-quality cancer care and clinical research expertise in convenient community locations. We are dedicated to advancing cancer detection and treatment, making these innovations accessible to every patient. We view caring for cancer patients as a privilege and seek motivated individuals to support our oncologists and patients.

Requirements

Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician\Technologist License preferred but not required
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred
Associate degree in applied sciences, degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician, bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, etc).
Documentation of previous laboratory experience with analyzing laboratory data, laboratory reporting, maintenance, pipetting, analyzing laboratory data required.
Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution.
Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required
Current certification from ASCP, AMA, ABB, or obtained within 1 year of hire. (Required to meet eligibility to sit for exam upon hire)
Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution.
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred
Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required
Ability to perform appropriate specimen collections if needed
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
Understanding of proper quality control procedures, use of control materials, and documentation of QC results and corrective action.
Knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office and documents breaches of quality as they occur.
Ability to perform routine maintenance on automated equipment.
Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify Director or Manager.
Ability to document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.
Ability to build rapport with patients to deliver exceptional direct patient care when needed
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Must be Patient service oriented

Nice To Haves

Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician\Technologist License
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience
Phlebotomy skills

Responsibilities

Collection, testing, and reporting of patient specimens for laboratory testing.
Safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Properly recording lab testing, quality control, and assurance.
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies.
Assisting other laboratory staff as requested.
Understanding of laboratory OSHA and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, JACHO, etc.).
Following all regulatory requirements to maintain CMS and other accreditation.
Maintaining laboratory procedures, equipment, and processes to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Ensuring all lab reports are reviewed and appropriate values are noted/commented.
Performing laboratory testing and operating automated equipment within procedure manual limits.
Maintaining proper records of laboratory testing and results.
Adhering to CLIA, OSHA, and all other regulatory compliance requirements for laboratories.
Performing quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
Interacting with medical staff and assisting with testing orders and results.
Maintaining sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
Ordering tests, rejecting tests, reviewing, and approving results using the clinic chart ordering system (ONCOEMR) and laboratory LIS (COPIA).