Phlebotomist Sr

The US Oncology Network•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist Sr to join their team at the South Austin location, with occasional coverage for the Lakeway site. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends, on-call duties, or major holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in over 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. They are dedicated to making high-quality, community-based cancer care accessible, allowing patients to fight cancer close to home with the support of their loved ones. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories."® in their patients' fights against cancer. Texas Oncology currently treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Position requires five or more years of experience.
Current state licensure if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

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.
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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.