Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Location: Athens, TN and Chattanooga, TN

Why Ascend?

Come work for a company that is transforming the industry!

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 healthcare 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, inclusive of centrifuging, labeling, and maintaining organized phlebotomy works areas 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:

Phlebotomists perform only blood draws and collection services at practice offices in compliance with all applicable Ascend Clinical policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Ensuring that patient identification and accurate specimen labeling occurs at all times
• Adhering to all HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements
• Following 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. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee or contractor occupying this position for Ascend Clinical. 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:

When performing blood draws and collection services at practice offices on behalf of Ascend Clinical, Phlebotomist shall not perform any tasks that would typically or normally be the responsibility of practice office's staff. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 functions
• File test results in patient charts
• Answer telephones for practice
• Complete requisitions for testing ordered by the practitioners within the practice
• Escort practice patients to exam rooms
• Any other task that would typically or normally be the responsibility of the practice office's staff

Compensation:

• $20-21/hr

Benefits:

As an Ascend Clinical employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Ascend Clinical, LLC is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.