Phlebotomist

Job Opportunity At The Cancer & Hematology Centers

Our mission is to provide help, healing, and hope for cancer patients and their families. We offer advanced treatments, innovative research, and compassionate care. Our comprehensive, contemporary cancer care is balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. We have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, including 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 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.

Desired/

Required Qualifications:

Education:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Medical Assistant Degree preferred

Specific skills & abilities:

• Two years related work experience.
• Medical terminology extremely helpful

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing venipunctures and finger sticks in accordance with written policies and procedures.
• Responsible for accurately identifying patients and properly labeling and handling specimens.
• Determines and draws the proper collection tubes for tests requested.
• Responsible for monitoring phlebotomy supplies and notifying manager when replenishing needed.
• Able to correctly enter new patients into the laboratory information system and properly order tests on existing patients. Designate in system where send out tests are sent. Able to print and fax reports through system.
• Maintain a safe working environment by strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures. Is alert to the existence of safety hazards and reports any unsafe conditions to the safety officer. Keeps phlebotomy area clean and well stocked.
• Able to assist the medical technologist with a variety of tasks when applicable such as answering the phone, balancing lab billing, ordering send out tests, coordinating patient care with the physicians and nurses, helping with blood product distribution and assisting with bone marrow biopsies.
• All other duties as assigned.