Phlebotomist

Location 808 South 52nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States Employee Type NonExempt - Full Time Manage Others No Name Annie Wiand Email View email address on click.appcast.io Every blood draw is more than a procedure. It's an opportunity to provide comfort, confidence, and care. Our privately owned oncology clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey by providing exceptional care, accurate specimen collection, and a reassuring presence during each visit. Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members. As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family. JobSummary: Responsibleforprovidingcomplexphlebotomyservicesforpatientsandalldutiesassignedtothe Phlebotomist. The phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining blood samples as directed by the physicians, maintaining integrity of the sample including labeling, marking appropriate documents, and approving in our ONCO EMR. Also drawing specimens and completing order requisitions for any send out testing. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Cooperatewithotherdepartmentsinateamapproachtoachieveobjectivesandgoals. Performsroutinephlebotomywhileprovidingsafepatient care. KnowhowtooperateOncoandLabdaq. Ensurethatequipmentandfacilitiesareinproperconditionforuseindeliveringhealthcare. Maintainsgoodpersonalrelationsandcommunicationamongstaff. Restockphlebotomysupplies,cleansequipmentandworkareaaccording to policy. Disposeofcontaminatedmaterialsinappropriatecontainers(Sharps,Biohazard, etc) Attendmeetingsandparticipatesinapositive manner. Maintainspatients’confidentiality. Performsrelatedworkasrequired. FollowsOSHAandHIPPA requirements. Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledgeofcurrentmedicalterminologyandtheabilitytocommunicatewithmedicalstaffregarding laboratory issues. Skillinanticipatingandreactingcalmlytoemergencysituations. Skillinestablishingandmaintainingeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithpatients,medicalstaffandthe public. Basiccomputerskillsarerequiredtoadequatelyperformthisjob. Skillandproficiencyinobtainingthespecimens,whichincludesbutnotlimitedto,basicphlebotomy using venous access devices and maintaining the patency of these devices when used. Certifications/Licenses/Education/orExperienceinarelated field: HighSchooleducationorGEDrequired. Additionaleducationbyanaccreditedprograminphlebotomyisrequired. Mustholdacurrentcertificationtoperform phlebotomy. Somephlebotomyexperiencepreferred butnotrequiredtoobtain position. Physical Requirements: StandingandWalking:Mustbeabletostandandwalkforextendedperiodsthroughouttheshift. Liftingandmovingpatients:Abilitytolift,move,andassistpatients,oftenrequiringmorethan50 pounds. PushingandPulling:Mustbeabletopushandmaneuverequipmentandpatienttransport devices. FineMotorSkills:Requiresgoodhand-eyecoordinationtooperatecontrolsandhandlesmallobjects. RepetitiveMotions:Frequentuseofhandandfingersforoperatingmachineryandadjustingsettings. BendingandReaching:Mustbend,stoop,twist,andreachtopositionpatientsandoperate equipment. Will require moderate computer usage at a workstation, and moderate periods of sitting. This may include written work as well as computer work. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthejob.Reasonableaccommodationmaybe provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duetothenatureofourbusinessandtheuseofradiationandhazardouschemicals,itisimperativethat all employees foster a culture and environment of safety. Safety Sensitive:In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive positionwhereintheemployeeperformingthejobdutiesundertheinfluencemayconstituteathreatto health or safety. Summary Highlands Oncology offers a full suite of benefits that includes those pictured below and MANY MORE... *Certified a Great Place to Work! #J-18808-Ljbffr