The US Oncology Network is hiring: Phlebotomist in Aurora

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Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Full Time Float Phlebotomist in our Southeast Division. This position may be scheduled in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood or Littleton. This position is eligible for Mileage reimbursement.

We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $18.00-$24.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay; tuition reimbursement; employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assure pre-authorizations and complete appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before use for patient collection.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Process incoming orders for lab testing and in-house and incoming reports.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion; process properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
• Operate designated laboratory equipment as directed; use equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently; maintain equipment and work area as directed.
• Perform waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel; record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards; adhere to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean working environment and restock the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires 2 years experience. High school diploma or equivalent is recommended. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 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. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of 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 may be made 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.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire. Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

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