Senior Phlebotomist - Northwest Cypress, Tx

US Oncology Network • Cypress, TX

86d

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Senior Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support the North Cypress, Texas location. Typical work week is Monday through Friday with no call, no weekends or major holidays! 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. This position can be a level I, II, or Senior based on candidate experience. 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.

Requirements

• Level I: 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.
• Level II (in addition to level I requirements): Position requires three (3) years of experience.
• Level Senior (in addition to level I and II requirements): Position requires five (5) or more years of experience.

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 confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on some retailers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED