Phlebotomist

Description

Join our privately owned oncology clinic as a Phlebotomist and play a vital role in the care of patients on their cancer journey. Every draw you perform supports life-changing treatment, compassionate care, and hope for our patients and their families.

*We have positions available at our Fayetteville location AND our Springdale location.


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 850 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.

Job Summary: Responsible for providing complex phlebotomy services for patients and all duties assigned to the 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:

• Cooperate with other departments in a team approach to achieve objectives and goals.
• Performs routine phlebotomy while providing safe patient care.
• Know how to operate Onco and Labdaq.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are in proper condition for use in delivering health care.
• Maintains good personal relations and communication among staff.
• Restock phlebotomy supplies, cleans equipment and work area according to policy.
• Dispose of contaminated materials in appropriate containers (Sharps, Biohazard, etc)
• Attend meetings and participates in a positive manner.
• Maintains patients' confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Follows OSHA and HIPPA requirements.

Requirements

*A minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience is required.
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of current medical terminology and the ability to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory issues.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Basic computer skills are required to adequately perform this job.
• Skill and proficiency in obtaining the specimens, which includes but not limited to, basic phlebotomy using venous access devices and maintaining the patency of these devices when used.

Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:

• High School education or GED required.
• Additional education by an accredited program in phlebotomy is required.
• Must hold a current certification to perform phlebotomy.
• Some phlebotomy experience preferred but not required to obtain position.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Lifting and moving patients: Ability to lift, move, and assist patients, often requiring more than 50 pounds.
• Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and maneuver equipment and patient transport devices.
• Fine Motor Skills: Requires good hand-eye coordination to operate controls and handle small objects.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hand and fingers for operating machinery and adjusting settings.
• Bending and Reaching: Must bend, stoop, twist, and reach to position patients and operate 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 encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
• Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.