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Clinical Lead roles sit at the intersection of direct patient care and team oversight, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in nursing, public health, or healthcare administration programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your enrolled curriculum.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chattanooga, TN
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Varies
Full-time: Benefits Eligible including:
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage
Role and Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy and skin punctures on patients according to phlebotomy protocol to obtain suitable specimens for accurate clinical results for patient diagnosis. Provides phlebotomy under the direct supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor and is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours / day, and 5 days / week. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by AEL.
Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy and skin punctures and receives other biological fluids for clinical testing using established protocols to assure accurate patient diagnostic results.
- Collects specimens through proper handling protocol to ensure viability of patient specimens, as well as accurate clinical results.
- Communicates with patients and/or clients using established protocol to relay an understanding of the phlebotomy and/or testing process.
- Performs clerical duties to receive, identify, accession, and process specimens using established protocols to facilitate timely and accurate test performance.
- Contributes to cost containment by appropriate utilization of supplies and accurate documentation of billing information.
- Completes month end paperwork and spreadsheets to be sent to appropriate department for monitoring.
- Prepares invoices for outside contract labs.
- Trains IOP's for the Chattanooga region.
- Approves time off requests for Chattanooga region IOP's and schedules coverage accordingly.
- Provides phlebotomy coverage for Chattanooga region as needed.
- Monthly visits to all Chattanooga region IOP accounts (Madisonville south to Chattanooga, west to Tullahoma, north to Crossville/Jamestown).
- Assist/provide phlebotomy coverage as needed with the Nashville or Knoxville region.
- Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Training as acquired in an approved Phlebotomy training program.
Basic computer and telephone skills.
Preferred Skills
- ASCP Certification Preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance company requirements.
- Prior leadership/supervisory skills.
Environmental Conditions
Work involves continuous exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, may involve exposure to a variety of elements which are potentially hazardous or harmful which require exercise of well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.
Additional Notes
Work requires little or no physical effort. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is intermittent (not a routine part of the job) and secondary to the job.
We also want you to know:
This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift:
Job Category: Laboratory Operations
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits.
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Varies
Full-time: Benefits Eligible including:
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage
Role and Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy and skin punctures on patients according to phlebotomy protocol to obtain suitable specimens for accurate clinical results for patient diagnosis. Provides phlebotomy under the direct supervision of a Phlebotomy Supervisor and is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours / day, and 5 days / week. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by AEL.
Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy and skin punctures and receives other biological fluids for clinical testing using established protocols to assure accurate patient diagnostic results.
- Collects specimens through proper handling protocol to ensure viability of patient specimens, as well as accurate clinical results.
- Communicates with patients and/or clients using established protocol to relay an understanding of the phlebotomy and/or testing process.
- Performs clerical duties to receive, identify, accession, and process specimens using established protocols to facilitate timely and accurate test performance.
- Contributes to cost containment by appropriate utilization of supplies and accurate documentation of billing information.
- Completes month end paperwork and spreadsheets to be sent to appropriate department for monitoring.
- Prepares invoices for outside contract labs.
- Trains IOP's for the Chattanooga region.
- Approves time off requests for Chattanooga region IOP's and schedules coverage accordingly.
- Provides phlebotomy coverage for Chattanooga region as needed.
- Monthly visits to all Chattanooga region IOP accounts (Madisonville south to Chattanooga, west to Tullahoma, north to Crossville/Jamestown).
- Assist/provide phlebotomy coverage as needed with the Nashville or Knoxville region.
- Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Training as acquired in an approved Phlebotomy training program.
Basic computer and telephone skills.
Preferred Skills
- ASCP Certification Preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance company requirements.
- Prior leadership/supervisory skills.
Environmental Conditions
Work involves continuous exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, may involve exposure to a variety of elements which are potentially hazardous or harmful which require exercise of well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.
Additional Notes
Work requires little or no physical effort. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is intermittent (not a routine part of the job) and secondary to the job.
We also want you to know:
This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift:
Job Category: Laboratory Operations
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsClinical Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your program includes clinical management, healthcare leadership, or a related practicum requirement. Your DSO will review the job description against your curriculum to confirm the work is an integral part of your degree. Roles that combine direct patient care with team oversight generally satisfy this requirement for nursing, public health, and healthcare administration programs.
Can I work as a Clinical Lead on part-time CPT while finishing coursework?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, lets you remain enrolled and preserves your full OPT eligibility after graduation. Clinical Lead positions sometimes require on-call or extended shifts, so clarify the weekly hour commitment with your employer before your DSO submits the authorization. Hours that regularly exceed the authorized limit can jeopardize your F-1 status.
How do I find Clinical Lead employers who have hired F-1 CPT students before?
Migrate Mate shows Clinical Lead openings filtered by employers with prior work-authorization and sponsorship history, so you can focus on health systems familiar with F-1 students rather than educating a hiring manager from scratch. Employers who have completed E-Verify onboarding and understand CPT documentation requirements move significantly faster through the offer process.
What documents does a Clinical Lead CPT employer need from me?
Your employer will need your updated I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, your F-1 visa stamp, your I-94 arrival record, and a completed Form I-9. Some hospital systems also request a copy of your DSO's authorization letter and your program's CPT policy. Gather these before your first day, since clinical credentialing processes often run in parallel and have their own documentation timelines.
Does full-time CPT as a Clinical Lead affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely under USCIS rules. If your Clinical Lead position is full-time and you plan to use OPT after graduation for H-1B cap-gap purposes, track your cumulative full-time CPT months carefully. Switching to part-time CPT before crossing the 12-month threshold preserves your OPT option.
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