Phlebotomist

About the role

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team at the Dallas Sammons Cancer Center location. This is a full-time Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The role can be filled at Level 2 or Senior level based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research, helping patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 incoming 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 blood bank 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, calibrators, 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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• 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.

Qualifications

Level 1

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
• Current state licensure if applicable.

Senior Level (in addition to Level 2 requirements)

• Five or more years of experience required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods with use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range.
• Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.
• Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on favorite retailers

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; no weekends, call, or major holidays.