Phlebotomist - Kingwood, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support the Kingwood, Texas location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday with no call, no weekends or major holidays!!

This position can be a level I, II, or Senior based on candidate experience.

Kingwood, Texas-known as the 'Livable Forest'-is a lush, tree-lined retreat where nature and community flourish. From tranquil trails and Lake Houston's scenic shores to vibrant shopping and dining, Kingwood offers a lifestyle rooted in serenity and connection. At the heart of its healthcare excellence is Texas Oncology, providing cutting-edge cancer care including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, all close to home.

With compassionate specialists and advanced treatment options, Kingwood is where healing and living go hand in hand. TxO - Kingwood's management team values an approach of teamwork and collaboration to provide high-quality, individualized care for each patient we serve.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ 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 today-at 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.

More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient 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? (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…