What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Highlands Oncology Group?
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate PHLEBOTOMIST to become an integral part of our dedicated oncology team. In this role, you will do more than collect samples - you will provde comfort, precision, and care to patients during some of their most challenging moments. If you are passionate about quality healthcare and want to contribute to life-changing treatments in a supportive, private clinic environment, we would love to meet you!
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.
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.