Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Location: Athens, TN and Chattanooga, TN

Why Ascend?

Ascend Clinical, LLC is one of the highest-volume clinical laboratories in the United States, processing millions of tests each month with advanced tools and technology. For over 30 years, we've set the standard for service and excellence in testing. What sets Ascend apart is our unique combination of clinical and health‑care water testing as we drive innovation across multiple areas of laboratory science.

We're growing rapidly and looking for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, embrace new challenges, and want to help shape what's next.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for performing high‑quality blood draws/specimen collection in alignment with Ascend Clinical procedures and standards. Key responsibilities include preparing and processing specimens—including centrifuging, labeling, and maintaining an organized phlebotomy work area—while ensuring accurate patient identification at all times. The position also supports the shipment and return of specimens to Ascend Clinical for testing, maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment designated for Ascend Clinical services.

Additional duties may be assigned to support overall and operational needs. The schedule for this role will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM‑4:00 PM in Athens, TN and Friday from 8:30 AM‑4:00 PM in Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Perform only blood draws and collection services in accordance with Ascend Clinical's policies and procedures.
• Perform specimen processing and/or preparation activities (centrifuging, specimen splitting, labeling, requisitioning, stocking, and organizing phlebotomy area).
• Arrange for and assist with shipment, delivery, or return of specimens to Ascend Clinical for testing.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment provided by Ascend Clinical for Ascend Clinical testing only.
• Ensure that patient identification and accurate specimen labeling occurs at all times.
• Adhere to all HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies.
• Perform additional duties as required by Ascend Clinical.

Phlebotomy services must be performed under the supervision of qualified laboratory or clinical personnel as required by state regulations. Employees and contractors are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their Ascend Clinical supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed may be changed or modified by Ascend Clinical at any time. All activities must be performed in accordance with CLIA pre‑analytic requirements and Ascend Clinical standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

Required experience:

• Proficiency with keyboard use and data entry in clinical or administrative systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, which may include weekends, holidays, on‑call coverage, or overtime.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications/Credentials:

• Minimum of one (1) year of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, venipuncture, and capillary blood collection.
• Completion of medical training, such as a medical assistant or paramedic program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• National phlebotomy certification (ex: ASCP, AMT, NGA NCCT)
• Note:
  
  Certification is required in certain states such as California, Nevada, and Washington.

Prohibited

Activities:

• Perform phlebotomy services on behalf of the practice's patients for laboratory test provided by the practice's in‑office laboratory or by any laboratory other than Eurofins.
• Perform or assist practice's office staff in performing laboratory tests provided by the practice's in‑office laboratory for the practice's patients.
• Operate or assist with the operations of the practice's in‑office laboratory equipment.
• Perform administrative or clerical services such as typing, filing, scheduling, receptionist services, billing functions, and completing the practice's documents.
• Perform nursing services or other clinical or medical…