Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our team! This position will support the Waco and Waco Horizon Circle locations . This is a full-time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm position with no weekends, call ,or major holidays. This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience. Note from the hiring manager: The laboratories at Texas Oncology Waco and Waco Horizon have consistently earned the "Laboratory Excellence" Award in every COLA (Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation) survey for the past 20 years. This achievement reflects the exceptional quality of services we provide. Our lab staff collaborate closely with the entire clinic team to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care. We foster a culture of teamwork, encouragement, and shared purpose. At this clinic, you will find a sense of pride, connection, and fulfillment that is truly unique. 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 patient 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 that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an 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 The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- 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.
- 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.