Inpatient Phlebotomist

About the Role

Within Diagnostic Laboratory Services, the Phlebotomist supports high-quality diagnostic care by performing accurate specimen collection and ensuring integrity throughout the testing process. The Phlebotomist plays a critical role in patient interactions, safety compliance, and laboratory workflow efficiency. Success in the Phlebotomist role requires strong procedural expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, making the Phlebotomist vital to daily clinical operations.

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 PM - 6AM (Part-Time / 20 hours)

Pay

Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25

Why Us

Working as a Phlebotomist at UT MD Anderson within Diagnostic Laboratory Services provides the opportunity to directly contribute to life-saving diagnostics and patient care. This role supports clinical accuracy and efficiency while offering ongoing professional development, hands-on technical experience, and structured scheduling that promotes work-life balance in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Perform venipuncture using established clinical techniques
  • Conduct central venous catheter blood collection procedures
  • Execute arterial punctures as required
  • Collect blood cultures using bottles and isolator tubes
  • Perform bleeding time procedures
  • Apply isolation room procedures during specimen collection
  • Demonstrate age-specific skills for broad patient populations
• Performance & Productivity
  • Complete assignments independently without undue reliance on others
  • Achieve productivity standards of the section
  • Assist with problem solving for workflow or clinical issues
  • Participate in continuing educational programs
  • Support training of new hires and students
• Policy & Procedure Compliance
  • Follow all phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the section's procedure manual
  • Accurately identify patients and collect correct specimens
  • Maintain specimen integrity through proper collection and timely transport
  • Complete electronic and paper records accurately
  • Assist co-workers as required to support operations
• Safety & Environment
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors
  • Utilize equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety
  • Wear protective attire and personal protective equipment as required
  • Participate in all required safety training

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Associate's Degree From a Medical Laboratory Technician Program or completion of a specialized phlebotomy training program

Work Experience

Required: Completion of a MD Anderson phlebotomy internship or six months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory or with preferred education, only three months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory required

Preferred: Outpatient and Inpatient Phlebotomist experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required: None

Preferred: CPT - Cert Phlebotomy Technician. Phlebotomy certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry (BOR) or American Certification Agency (ACA) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.