Phlebotomist

American Oncology Network; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network at Zangmeister Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. You will ensure accurate results and compliance with accrediting standards.

Responsibilities include preparing slides, sending outside labs when needed, documenting results in the EMR, maintaining supplies, training new staff, and supporting the lab team across locations; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform proper quality control procedures before patient testing.
• Perform technical laboratory procedures accurately and timely.
• Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
• Send outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan.
• Receive and document lab reports in the patient chart or EMR.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain inventory and place orders for supplies.
• Troubleshoot instruments and contact service if necessary.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy and compliance testing.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and confidentiality of patient information.
• Assist in training new employees.
• May work at multiple Company locations and overtime as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Zangmeister Cancer Center

Pay Range:

$16.49 - $22.80

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 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.

#AONC