Texas Oncology is hiring: Phlebotomist in Austin

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support the South Austin location (4101 James Casey St #100 Austin, Texas 78745). Typical work week is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with no weekends or major holidays.

This position can be a level 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager: Our phlebotomy team at Texas Oncology South Austin is fast-paced, team-driven, and fun. Collaboration and positivity keep us thriving.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ 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 patients 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 with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, 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.

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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Phlebotomist position will have the following background and experience:

Level 2

• Position requires three years of experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
• Current state licensure if applicable.
• Proven expertise in venipuncture, including experience with elderly patients, oncology patients, and individuals with challenging veins ("hard sticks").
• Familiarity with COPIA, ATHENA, and Iknowmed systems is advantageous but not required.

Level Sr (in Addition To Level 2 Requirements)

• Position requires five or more years of experience.