Phlebotomist
American Oncology Network
Summary
Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Job description
Position Summary
Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Primary Key Performance Areas
- Responsible for performing proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
- Perform laboratory blood work.
- Perform blood draws.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
- Send outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient's insurance plan.
- Receive lab reports via the telephone, lab system, or fax and document in the patient's chart or Onco/EMR for physician's review.
- Show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines.
- Maintain adequate inventory of supplies. Place orders with purchasing as needed.
- In the absence of the Lab QA Specialist, initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact central lab or instrument service company if necessary.
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Perform any and all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. Must be able to perform compliance testing.
- Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
- Observes established safety guidelines and maintains cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
- Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient's rights, safety, billing, and collections. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
- Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
- Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company's business needs.
- Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience is required.
- High school diploma or GED.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience is required.
- High school diploma or GED.
Company overview
American Oncology Network (AON) is one of the nation's fastest-growing networks of community oncology practices, founded in 2018 with headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida. As a physician-led alliance, AON partners with independent oncology practices across the United States to ensure the long-term viability of community-based cancer care. The network represents over 290 providers practicing across 21 states, serving more than 400,000 patients annually through more than 110 clinic locations. AON's innovative model provides comprehensive support services including centralized administrative functions, revenue cycle management, IT infrastructure, and access to ancillary services such as clinical laboratories, pathology, and specialty pharmacy operations. The organization focuses on value-based care delivery, participating in programs like the Enhancing Oncology Model to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. AON enables community oncologists to maintain practice autonomy while benefiting from economies of scale, advanced clinical resources, and practice management expertise. The network has demonstrated strong growth, reporting $2 billion in annual revenue and expanding access to cutting-edge treatments like bispecific T-cell engager therapies across its national footprint.