Phlebotomist

American Oncology Network•Columbus, OH

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. This role involves performing proper quality control procedures, laboratory blood work, and blood draws, adhering to specimen handling and processing procedures. The position requires performing technical laboratory procedures accurately and precisely, meeting regulatory standards, and preparing slides for evaluation. Responsibilities also include managing outside lab orders, documenting lab reports, and communicating critical blood counts to physicians. Maintaining supply inventory, troubleshooting instrument malfunctions, and performing therapeutic phlebotomy are key duties. The role ensures laboratory compliance with state and federal regulations, including performing compliance testing and obtaining necessary continuing education units (CEUs). Safety guidelines, cleanliness, and adherence to all laws and company policies, including patient confidentiality and IT procedures, are essential. The position may involve assisting in training new employees, working at different company locations, and working overtime when required.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience is required.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Performing proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
Perform laboratory blood work.
Perform blood draws.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
Send outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan.
Receive lab reports via the telephone, lab system, or fax and document in the patient’s chart or Onco/EMR for physician’s review.
Show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
Place orders with purchasing as needed.
In the absence of the Lab QA Specialist, initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact central lab or instrument service company if necessary.
Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Perform any and all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Must be able to perform compliance testing.
Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
Observes established safety guidelines and maintains cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
Comply will all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs.
Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.