Phlebotomist

The US Oncology Network•Nashville, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. The team at SCRI Oncology Partners is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join the team! Under direct supervision, the phlebotomist is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients, following quality assurance and safety policies and procedures, assisting with patient flow as needed, and supporting and adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

2 to 5 years experience.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
Processes in-house and incoming reports.
Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents for waived lab tests.
Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
Maintains confidentially all information related to patients and medical staff.