Phlebotomist Job at Texas Oncology in Austin

Phlebotomist – Full‑time position at Texas Oncology, Monday–Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (no weekends, on‑call, or major holidays). Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, serving over 600 physicians across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our mission is to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, generous PTO, 401(k) with match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and retail discounts.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assure pre‑authorizations and complete appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before use for patient collection.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in‑house.
• Process incoming orders for lab testing.
• Process in‑house and incoming reports.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion; process properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Operate designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Use equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently; maintain equipment and work area as directed.
• Perform waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel; record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards; adhere to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean working environment and restock the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

Level 1

• Entry level; no experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
• Current state licensure if applicable.

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)

• Position requires three years of experience.

Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Position requires five or more years of experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care