OneOncology
Location
Morristown, Tennessee
The Laboratory Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting patient specimens through venipuncture and capillary collection while following safety guidelines. They also manage laboratory inventory, perform quality control activities, and document results within the LIS.
A high school diploma is required, and phlebotomy certification is preferred. Candidates should ideally have one to two years of clinical lab or phlebotomy experience, preferably in an outpatient or physician office setting.
The Laboratory Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. This is executed by following proper guidelines for 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrates ability to perform clean venipunctures. Demonstrates ability to perform capillary collections. Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and practices Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office and documents breaches of quality as they occur. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager. Must be able to document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from laboratory’s established performance specifications. Be able to document in charts for “lab only” visits. Have complete understanding of LIS; which includes ordering test, rejecting test, locating and printing result reports. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Excellent phlebotomy skills Outpatient facility or physician office experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant with 2 years of clinical lab experience preferred One year phlebotomy preferred. Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required High school diploma required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Job Title: Physical Activity Required Amount of time None Less than 1/3 (Occasionally) 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently) More than 2/3 (Regularly) Standing Walking Sitting Fingering or manual dexterity Repetitive finger motion Lifting or exerting force Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds Over 100 pounds Reaching or stretching Climbing or balancing Crouching or stooping Speaking Hearing Seeing (with correction) Thank you for your interest in Tennessee Oncology. People like yourself have helped us grow into one of the largest and most influential oncology practices in the country. Our front line heroes are beloved by our patients and their families. Caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
