Certified Lab Phlebotomist - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health Cancer Institute Phlebotomist

Position Summary As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region's adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review "60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs" list. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory specimen collection following approved policies and procedures. At least 80% of productive time is performing phlebotomy procedure. Responsibilities include:

• Perform peripheral IV insertion.
• Ability to work outside the immediate laboratory setting.
• Communication with immediate supervisor on any issues that may impact patient care.
• Provides support in the areas of patient registration, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements and regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements.
• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory information systems, specimen processing, billing, reference testing and scheduling.
• Maintains appropriate supplies.
• Maintains positive customer service relationships at all times and proactively responds to customer service issues.
• Trains staff as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and perform any outreach phlebotomy service required.
• Coordinates laboratory specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all team members and respond to customer phone calls.
• Acts as liaison between the laboratory, physicians, nursing personnel, other ancillary departments, clients and vendors outside the laboratory.
• Follows established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• May perform bed side testing, such as glucose.
• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory Quality Improvement Program.
• Documents specimen quality issues.
• Adheres to infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
• Maximizes productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• None.
• CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) or any certification program requiring a phlebotomy rotation with minimum of 100 patient collections and a requirement of continuing education to maintain certification.