Float Phlebotomist - Cypress, Tx and Tomball, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Tomball, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Float Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support North Cypress, Texas and Tomball, Texas locations. 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. Nestled in Northwest Houston, Cypress offers a dynamic blend of suburban charm and metropolitan access. Anchoring the community is TxO – Cypress, a beacon of hope and healing providing cutting-edge cancer care close to home. With a strong commitment to local outreach and support through Texas Oncology, residents benefit from compassionate care and community-driven resources. Cypress is one of the most sought-after residential areas of suburban Houston. Located 25 miles northwest of Houston between Highway 290 and the Grand Parkway, Cypress boasts two of the best master planned communities in the USA. Cypress Fairbanks School District is the 3rd largest school district in Texas and the 20th largest in the country. Over 200,000 people call Cypress home. The area also features the Houston Prime Outlets Shopping Center and three major hospitals. Highway 290 allows residents easy access to Houston and The Grand Parkway provides easy access to Katy, Spring and Humble. TxO - Cypress's management team values an approach of teamwork and collaboration to serve our patients and community. Tomball, Texas, is a thriving and compassionate community just 30 miles northwest of Houston, where small-town charm meets world-class healthcare. Anchored by a comprehensive cancer care provider—and home to the TxO – Tomball Cancer Center, the city offers patients access to advanced treatments close to home. Texas Oncology’s presence in Tomball ensures that residents facing cancer can receive cutting-edge care, including chemotherapy, radiation, and diagnostic services, all within a supportive and familiar environment. Tomball ISD is one of the region’s top-performing school districts, and the area continues to grow with thoughtfully planned neighborhoods and easy access to The Woodlands, Cypress, and Houston via Highway 249 and the Grand Parkway. At Texas Oncology, we are proud to be part of this resilient and growing community, delivering hope and healing with a commitment to collaboration and compassionate care. TxO - Tomball's management team values an approach of teamwork and collaboration to serve our patients and community. 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.

Requirements

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 (Level II).
Position requires five (5) or more years of experience (Level Senior).

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 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 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 confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.