Phlebotomist at Texas Oncology

Responsibilities

• What does the Phlebotomist do? (including but not limited to)
• Under direct supervision, is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. 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.
• Responsibilities
• The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
• • 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.
• • Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• • 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. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• • Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and • Universal Precaution procedures.
• • Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• • Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• • Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p

Qualifications

• Level 1
• Position is entry level and requires no experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
• Current state licensure if applicable.
• Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)
• Position requires three years of experience.
• Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements)
• Position requires five or more years of experience.

Education Requirements

Benefits

• 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.