Phlebotomist

OneOncology; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers in East Lansing, MI are seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and finger sticks for laboratory analysis and to serve as the primary lab representative with the public.

Responsibilities include accurately identifying patients, labeling specimens, determining proper collection tubes, entering data in the laboratory information system, and coordinating with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant degree preferred.
• Two years related work experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge is extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and finger sticks per written policies and procedures.
• Identify patients accurately and label/handle specimens correctly.
• Determine and draw the proper collection tubes for tests requested.
• Monitor phlebotomy supplies and notify manager when replenishing needed.
• Enter new patients into the laboratory information system and properly order tests; designate sendout tests.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and keeping area clean.
• Assist other lab staff with tasks such as answering the phone, balancing lab billing, and coordinating patient care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Degree

Job description

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.Job Description:Position Overview:The Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and finger stick procedures for the purpose of obtaining blood for laboratory analysis. Primary laboratory representative with the public.Desired/Required Qualifications:Education:High School Diploma or equivalent.Medical Assistant Degree preferredSpecific skills & abilities:Two years related work experience.Medical terminology extremely helpfulPrimary Duties and Responsibilities1. Responsibly for performing venipunctures and finger sticks in accordance with written policies and procedures.2. Responsible for accurately identifying patients and properly labeling and handlingspecimens.3. Determines and draws the proper collection tubes for tests requested.4. Responsible for monitoring phlebotomy supplies and notifying manager when replenishingneeded.5. Able to correctly enter new patients into the laboratory information system andproperly order tests on existing patients. Designate in system where sendout tests are sent. Able to print and fax reports through system.6. Maintain a safe working environment by strict adherence to company safety policiesand procedures. Is alert to the existence of safety hazards and reports any unsafeconditions to the safety officer. Keeps phlebotomy area clean and wellstocked.7. Able to assist the other lab staff with a variety of tasks when applicable such asanswering the phone, balancing lab billing, ordering send out tests, coordinating patient carewith the physicians and nurses, helping with blood product distribution.8. All other duties as assigned.