Phlebotomist II

The US Oncology Network; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SCRI Oncology Partners in Nashville is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join their team. The position involves the collection of specimens, ensuring quality assurance protocols, and assisting in patient flow. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of experience and hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with phlebotomy licensure recommended.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience as a phlebotomist.
• High school diploma required.
• Licensure from an accredited phlebotomy program recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation and assures pre-authorizations.
• Follows quality assurance and safety policies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy

Job description

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Overview

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

Overview

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

The team at SCRI Oncology Partners is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join the team! The job duties and requirements are detailed below.

SCOPE:

• Under direct supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients.
• Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.
• Assists with patient flow as needed.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
  
  

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
• Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
• Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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