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 tree-lined community with nature and connection. Texas Oncology provides cancer care including medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, with compassionate specialists and advanced treatment options. TxO - Kingwood's management team values teamwork and collaboration to provide high-quality, individualized care. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” a9. We treat a large share of Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Why work for us? Come join our team that helps Texas Oncology treat more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, generous PTO, a 401k plan with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts at retailers.

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the collection and processing of specimens from patients. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patients, 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.

• 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 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, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precautions.
• 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.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• 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.

• Position requires three (3) years of experience.

• Position requires five (5) or more years of experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations…