Phlebotomist

American Oncology Network•Columbus, OH

4d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. This role involves performing proper quality control procedures before patient testing, conducting laboratory blood work, and performing blood draws. The position requires adherence to laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, and performing technical laboratory procedures accurately and precisely to meet regulatory standards. Responsibilities also include preparing blood or bone marrow slides, sending outside labs, receiving and documenting lab reports, and communicating critical blood counts to physicians. The role involves maintaining supply inventory, troubleshooting instrument malfunctions, performing therapeutic phlebotomy, and ensuring laboratory compliance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, the phlebotomist must observe safety guidelines, maintain laboratory cleanliness, comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to patient care and confidentiality, and assist in training new employees. The position may require working at any company location and working overtime.

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.