Phlebotomist

About This Role

This Phlebotomist role involves collecting and processing patient specimens, ensuring quality assurance and safety. The position supports The Woodlands, Texas location of Texas Oncology, contributing to a team that provides high-quality, individualized cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect appropriate specimens from patients as ordered
• Assure pre-authorizations and complete appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and checklists
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure viability before using for patient collection
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house
• Process incoming orders for lab testing
• Process in-house and incoming reports
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion, processing labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy
• Operate designated laboratory equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently; maintain equipment and work area as directed
• Perform waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel, recording proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, adhering to OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials
• Maintain a clean working environment and restock phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry level with no experience required for Level I. Level II requires 3 years, Senior Level requires 5+ years.

Nice to Have

• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy

Benefits