What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at The US Oncology Network?
Overview
Phlebotomist
The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team in Eugene, OR! WVCI takes pride in providing comprehensive, in-house services to our patients, including laboratory specimen collection and testing. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting blood and other specimens, with a primary focus on venipuncture, while ensuring a positive and compassionate patient experience. If you are detail-oriented, skilled in specimen collection, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$29.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.
Employment Type: Full Time, FTE 1.0
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene and Springfield, OR
Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered 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. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Phlebotomist
The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team in Eugene, OR! WVCI takes pride in providing comprehensive, in-house services to our patients, including laboratory specimen collection and testing. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting blood and other specimens, with a primary focus on venipuncture, while ensuring a positive and compassionate patient experience. If you are detail-oriented, skilled in specimen collection, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$29.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.
Employment Type: Full Time, FTE 1.0
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene and Springfield, OR
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
- Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
- Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
- Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
- Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
- Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
- Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
- Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
- Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.
- Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
- Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
- Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
- Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
- Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
- Position is entry level and requires no experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
- Current state licensure if applicable
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered 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. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary : $19 - $29