Tennessee Oncology
Healthcare
LabPhlebotomist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Lab Phlebotomist at Tennessee Oncology. Skills: Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Quality assurance. Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing. Follow proper guidelines for safe handling of blood,”
Industry & Context.
Identify problems; Correct problems
Lifting up to 100 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma required, Demonstrates ability to perform clean venipunctures, Demonstrates ability to perform capillary collections, Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals, Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and practices, Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities, Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, Must be able to document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from laboratory’s established performance specifications, Be able to document in charts for “lab only” visits, Have complete understanding of which includes ordering test, rejecting test, locating and printing result reports
Nice to Have
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant with 2 years of clinical lab experience preferred, One year phlebotomy preferred, Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required
What You'll Do.
Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing
Follow proper guidelines for safe handling of blood
Record laboratory testing
Perform quality control
Perform quality assurance
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance
Correct problems or notify managers
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems
Document in charts for “lab only” visits
Locate and print result reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Notify Clinic Operations Manager; Notify Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager
Full Job Description
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. **Job Description:** The Laboratory Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. This is executed by following proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals, properly recording lab testing, quality control and assurance, maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** * Demonstrates ability to perform clean venipunctures. * Demonstrates ability to perform capillary collections. * Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals. * Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and practices * Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office and documents breaches of quality as they occur. * Maintains appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies. * Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify Clinic Operations Manager and Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager. * Must be able to docume
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