Phlebotomist

aoncology; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Zangmeister Cancer Center is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform phlebotomy, blood work, and quality control within a clinical lab. The role requires accuracy, regulatory compliance, and excellent sample handling.

The candidate will work across processes to support patient care in a cancer center setting. Responsibilities include preparing slides, documenting results in EMR, training new staff, and being flexible to work at multiple company locations as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 accordance with accrediting/regulatory standards.
• Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
• Receive lab reports via telephone, lab system, or fax and document in EMR.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and HIPAA.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Zangmeister Cancer Center

Pay Range: $15.46 - $24.44

Position Summary

Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.

Primary Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for 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.
• Perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting/regulatory agencies.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

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