Phlebotomist - Clinic

Whether you are working directly with patients in one of our clinics or in a support role, you are an important part of our mission to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care. As a Phlebotomist, you will work closely with our other lab staff to perform phlebotomy and collect appropriate samples from our patients who are either being seen by one of our providers and/or will be receiving outpatient infusion treatment.

You are in a very unique position as a phlebotomist with Tennessee Cancer Specialists. You will come in contact with most of the patients that come into our clinic. Your compassion toward our patients helps put the patient at ease during this part of their experience within our clinic. Due to the nature of this specialty, you likely realize that certain patients are harder to perform phlebotomy on than others. Because of your experience and that fact that you know when to ask for help, this won't be an issue for you though!

Your experience as a phlebotomist allows you to carefully and efficiently collect specimens from patients as ordered and follow quality and safety procedures for processing those specimens.

• Experience with navigating Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and lab management systems will allow you to quickly adapt to the workflow of this position.
• You will use your organization skills to properly log and maintain inventory while following all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Your go-getter work ethic will have you ready to jump in and help out with any additional tasks.

While not required, a certificate from an accredited school of phlebotomy is highly preferred. However, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

* Entry level phlebotomists are required to have around 0-3 years of experience; a senior level phlebotomist will have 5 or more years of experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience. High school diploma or equivalent is recommended. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles