Phlebotomist
About The Position
Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Objective: Phlebotomists are responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws and transfusions on patients. The position performs complex duties requiring judgment and discretion, following established procedures and guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Phlebotomist certification
- Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and butterfly draws
- Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Interpersonal skills and compassion
- Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
- Attention to detail
- Procedural and organizational skills
- Quality focus
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log and bringing discrepancies to the attention of physicians and nursing staff.
- Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection and maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory, referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
- Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.
- Updates patient records.
- Maintains an organized and clean workspace.
- Maintains inventory and ordering of specialty lab supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
