Phlebotomist - 254128

Phlebotomist – Premier Oncology & Clinical Research Clinic

Location: Nashville, TN (37203)

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (No weekends, no holidays, no on-call!)

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00+/hour (Depending on experience; compensation is flexible for highly qualified candidates)

Dress Code: Solid color scrubs of your choice

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled, deeply compassionate, and emotionally resilient Phlebotomist to join a specialized, fast-paced oncology clinic. In this role, you will do far more than draw blood; you will be a vital source of comfort and warmth for patients navigating complex treatments and end-of-life scenarios.

If you are a seasoned phlebotomist who thrives in a collaborative team environment, possesses an upbeat or steady demeanor, and wants your weekends and holidays back, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Specimen Collection: Perform standard care blood draws (averaging 5 tubes per patient) and handle urine/stool sample collections. Expectation is to draw approximately 30 patients per 8-hour shift within a 6-person team.
• Clinical Research Support: Manage specialized clinical research trial draws ranging from 10 to 30 tubes per patient. Ensure strict timing, meticulous documentation, and adherence to protocol worksheets (tubes come pre-labeled).
• Morning Rush Management: Navigate a fast-paced clinic environment, particularly during peak volume hours compressed between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain precise patient identification, strict labeling protocols, and comply with all OSHA, CLIA guidelines, and Universal Precaution procedures.
• (Note: Processing and spinning down of blood is handled by an internal laboratory team, allowing you to focus primarily on patient care and collection).

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5+ years of seasoned phlebotomy experience. * Expert Stick Capabilities: Exceptional skill with difficult, compromised, or damaged veins due to a heavy, long-term treatment patient population (experience with butterfly needles is highly preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in an Oncology or Clinical Research laboratory setting.
• Licensure/Certification from an accredited school of phlebotomy.

Soft Skills (The Right Fit):

We are looking for individuals who mirror our top internal performers:

• The Empath/Humorist: Someone bubbly, loving, and quick to use humor to make patients laugh and ease their discomfort.
• The Quiet Leader: Someone collaborative, steady, and proactive in managing workflows and supporting teammates.
• High levels of warmth, deep empathy, emotional resilience, and a cooperative mindset are absolute necessities for this oncology environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here (Perks & Perks)

• Ultimate Work-Life Balance: Strictly Monday through Friday day shifts. Enjoy your evenings, weekends, and holidays fully off.
• Fantastic Team Culture: A fun, supportive, and close-knit team environment.
• Vendor Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches provided by medical vendors on various days.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive 2 weeks of dedicated, structured internal training upon starting to master clinical research kits, workflow management, and clinic operations.

Interview & Onboarding Process

Qualified candidates will participate in a single-round, comprehensive on-site interview. The process includes a tour of our state-of-the-art lab, a meeting with the Leadership Team, and a live blood draw demonstration to evaluate your technique.

This client is committed to a rapid 24-to-48-hour interview and feedback turnaround time.

Apply today to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives when they need it most!

*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.