Senior Phlebotomist

Jobtailor

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned phlebotomist in Oak Ridge, TN to identify the best collection method, draw blood, and prepare specimens for lab testing.

You will verify requisitions, maintain specimen integrity, track tallies, and ensure HIPAA compliance while delivering accurate patient identification and safe handling in a high-quality clinical setting.

Strong attention to detail, communication, and adherence to safety protocols are essential in this fast-paced patient-centered role.

Qualifications

BS/BA degree preferred or higher.
High School Diploma required.
Phlebotomy Certificate required by state (if required).
Minimum 5 years phlebotomy experience.
Ability to adhere to hospital policies, federal/state requirements, and HIPAA standards.
Office setting with scrubs required.
Position requires tracking of each draw.

Responsibilities

Identify best method for retrieving blood and prepare specimens for testing.
Verify test requisitions and resolve discrepancies.
Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture and finger sticks.
Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and isolation procedures.
Track collected specimens and maintain daily tallies.
Follow quality-control procedures and report needed changes.
Handle PHI and complete HIPAA/PHI compliance within 30 days.
Manage and print patient reports; assist with billing questions.

Skills

Phlebotomy Expertise

Specimen Collection

HIPAA Compliance

Quality Control

Patient Identification

Communication

Education

BS/BA Degree

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

FedEx

Medspeed

Job description

Serve patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures
Verify test requisitions against nursing station logs and resolve discrepancies
Verify patient identification
Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks
Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and following isolation procedures
Track collected specimens and maintain daily collection tallies
Follow quality-control procedures, record results, and report needed changes
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment in compliance with standards and legal regulations
Resolve unusual test orders with physicians, pathologists, nursing stations, or reference laboratories
Maintain job knowledge through education, professional publications, networks, and organizations
Handle PHI in paper and electronic form and complete HIPAA/PHI, policy compliance, and security training within the first 30 days
Maintain current Natera training requirements
Manage and print patient reports
Answer and triage billing questions and follow up with patients
Schedule courier pickups through FedEx or Medspeed

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of phlebotomy experience
BS/BA degree (preferred)
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Phlebotomy Certificate (if required by State)
Ability to adhere to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards
Work in an office setting with scrubs required
Position requires tracking of each draw

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy techniques, specimen collection, and laboratory preparation while ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality control standards. Proficient in managing patient information and maintaining a safe work environment.

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