Phlebotomist - Internal Medicine Associates - Powell

Internal Medicine Associates - Powell, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their practice. This is a PRN time opportunity. Although this is a PRN position, it does have set hours which are Monday through Thursday 11:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood specimens. Communicates appropriately with supervisor about concerns and needs pertaining to equipment.
• Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as appropriate.
• Identifies and labels specimens in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conducts designated laboratory testing.
• Assists in the care of the donor prior to, during, and after the donation.
• Maintains stocked, neat, and clean examination rooms and common work areas on a daily basis.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures including OSHA guidelines and the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Performs duties assigned in a professional manner following established policies and procedures while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public.
• Performs related duties assigned by supervisor, Site Manager, physician or Administrative staff.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.

Education: High School Diploma required, prefer additional vocational or college credits.

Experience: At least six months experience in a similar clinical setting required. 

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program.  Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.