Phlebotomist - Katy, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support the Katy, 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. Katy, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, blending suburban charm with entrepreneurial energy and modern amenities. Located along the expansive Katy Freeway (I-10) and Grand Parkway (SH 99), it offers seamless access to Houston’s Energy Corridor—just minutes away. Visitors and residents enjoy top attractions like Katy Mills Mall, Typhoon Texas Waterpark, and the historic Katy Heritage Museum. At the heart of healthcare excellence, TxO – Katy delivers advanced, compassionate cancer care with services like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and precision medicine. Whether you're here to explore, grow a business, or receive world-class care, Katy is a thriving hub where opportunity meets community. TxO - Katy's team prides itself on high-quality, individualized, patient-centered 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. 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.