Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Full Time

Phlebotomist Opportunity at Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team! This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position can be a level 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same todayat Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Phlebotomist do? (Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.

Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.

Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.

Processes incoming orders for lab testing.

Processes in-house and in-coming reports.

Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.

Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.

Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed.

Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Properly disposes of hazardous materials.

Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.

Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

The ideal candidate for the Phlebotomist position will have the following background and experience:

Level 2:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):

Reasonable accommodations will be offered 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. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.