OneOncology·Franklin, 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.
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country.
Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home.
Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission.
Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient.
We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
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.
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.
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.
Physical Activity Required: Amount of time
None: Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)
1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
More than 2/3 (Regularly)
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
Hearing: Seeing (with correction)
Market context
Operations roles in Tennessee often draw steady interest because employers need reliable staff who can keep daily workflows moving in fast-paced settings. These positions can be competitive when they ask for prior phlebotomy training or experience, strong communication, and basic computer and data entry skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the pace and documentation demands before applying.
