Senior Phlebotomist

Overview:

Texas Oncology is seeking a Senior Phlebotomist to support our operations. This role is essential in ensuring the collection and processing of patient specimens.

This position may be filled at level 1, 2, or Senior based on the candidate's relevant experience.

As the largest community oncology provider in the nation, Texas Oncology operates with over 600 providers across more than 220 locations in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Our founders established community-based cancer care to ensure that the best available treatment is accessible to all, allowing patients to combat cancer with the support of their loved ones.

Our mission remains unchanged—at Texas Oncology, we leverage advanced technology and research to provide high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based cancer care, empowering our patients to achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their battle against cancer. Currently, Texas Oncology treats a significant portion of Texans diagnosed with cancer each year.

Why consider a position with us?

Be part of a dedicated team that leads the way in treating more cancer patients than any other provider in Texas.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with company matching, a Wellness program that incentivizes healthy living, and additional perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts at various retailers.

Key Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting phlebotomy and collecting necessary specimens from patients as directed. Ensuring pre-authorizations and obtaining appropriate consent (ABN) prior to the collection of limited coverage tests.

- Maintaining accurate documentation as outlined by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, equipment records, and checklists.

- Keeping an adequate inventory of supplies and confirming that all materials are suitable for patient collection.

- Sending specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house.

- Processing incoming lab testing orders and managing in-house and incoming reports.

- Updating and organizing all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.

- Properly identifying and banding patients for blood product transfusions and processing specimens according to local blood bank policies.

- Operating designated laboratory equipment as instructed and maintaining the equipment and work area as required.

- Performing waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines and documenting proper lot numbers for all controls, calibrators, and reagents used in waived lab tests.

- Complying with regulatory agency standards and adhering to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.

- Disposing of hazardous materials properly and maintaining a clean working environment while restocking the phlebotomy and laboratory area as necessary.

- Ensuring confidentiality of all patient and medical staff information.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Phlebotomist position will possess the following qualifications:

- Level 1: Entry-level position requiring no prior experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Licensure from an accredited phlebotomy program is recommended. Current state licensure is required if applicable.

- Level 2: Requires three years of relevant experience in addition to Level 1 requirements.

- Senior Level: Requires five or more years of relevant experience in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical demands typically require a full range of body motion, including manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operating complex laboratory equipment.

Position requires sitting/standing for extended periods, with the use of hands for manipulation and arms for reaching or carrying.

Occasionally, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs is necessary. Corrected vision, color perception, and normal hearing range are required. Legible handwriting is essential.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While executing the duties of this position, the employee may have direct contact with patients, which includes potential exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.

Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles is also a part of this role.

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