Asst-Medical Lab Phlebotomist

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: October 15, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Title: Medical Lab Phlebotomist

Schedule: PRN

City, State:  Nashville, TN

Location:  20th AVE Building

Department: Lab Outreach

 

*It is strongly encouraged to upload your resume along with your application*

 

We offer EXCELLENT benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long term / Short Term disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Tuition Assistance after 6 months employment
• 403b with company match
• Paid vacation time off
• Faith based work environment
• Legal services and much more!

What You Will Do:

Collect and process blood specimens for testing and perform multiple clerical and processing functions.

• May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.
• Receive, centrifuge, accession, process and transport specimens.
• Verify all related records.
• Work pending lists, order add-on tests, and resolve duplicate orders.
• Set up instruments.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Perform clerical duties which may include answering phones, reviewing EKGs, collecting patient demographic data for patient registration, ordering tests, ABNs, data entry and filing.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of laboratory tests in order to convey accurate information about results and test inquiries to customers.
• Receive specimens and ascertain if specimen meets label and container requirements.
• Assess specimen suitability for tests that are ordered per feedback from technologists and Team Leaders.
• Assess the tests that are ordered on each specimen and make appropriate decision on processing needs according to priority.
• Perform centrifugation of specimens under proper conditions for different types of specimens without exception.
• Aliquot specimens properly for delivery to different sections of the laboratory or dispatching to reference laboratories.
• Document, complete requisitions accurately and dispatch specimens to reference labs.
• Maintains stock of processing supplies, according to established guidelines.
• Determine acceptability of insurance plans prior to order entry and refers as appropriate.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):
  
  • BLS Provider.
  • Certification specializing in Phlebotomy credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
  • Phlebotomy Tech.
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
  • Tech credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.All issuing authorities accepted.
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
  • Tech credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.All issuing authorities accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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