Job Details

Join our dynamic healthcare team and make a difference in a high-acuity hospital settings. We're seeking skilled phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, arterial punctures, and blood culture collections with precision and compassion.

The hours for the position are Saturday - Sunday, 5am-5:30pm. The work schedule is 24 hours a week.

The salary range is $43,000 - $54,000 - $65,000.

MD Anderson offers our employees:

- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

-Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

On any given day, the 200+ Diagnostic Laboratory Services team members collect blood specimen to support patient care for 1500 to 2000 ambulatory patients, and 500 to 600 inpatients, 90% of the time, the Ambulatory Lab Visit is completed in less than 20 minutes from check in to band aid on the arm, and 90% of the time, inpatient AM lab collections are completed by 8AM.

The team works to keep our patients and staff safe; provide outstanding patient experience; treat our patients and each other with respect and kindness; and strive to provide patient care in a professional and courteous manner.

Collects blood samples, performs bedside lab testing and processes body fluids from patients.

Performs phlebotomy procedures in a competent manner
- Demonstrates competency via direct observation and assessment for the following phlebotomy procedures:
• Venipuncture
• Arterial Puncture
• Blood Culture Collection for Bottles
-Respiratory Isolation procedure
- Age Specific Skills
- Completes assignment without undue reliance on others.
- Achieves productivity standard of the section.
- Assists with problem solving.
- Attends continuing educational programs.
- Assists with the training of new hires and students

Performs phlebotomy procedures on hospitalized patients and patients in high acuity areas, including Intensive Care Units, Peri-/Post-operative Acute Care Units, and Acute Cancer Care Center
- Demonstrates competency via direct observation and assessment for the following phlebotomy procedures:
• Arterial Punctures
• Isolation Room Procedures
• Venipunctures, including early morning blood collections, STATs, Critically-Timed, and Routine draws

Adheres to applicable policies, procedures, and protocols
- Performs all phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the section's procedure manual.
- Accurately identifies patient and collects the correct specimens.
- Maintains specimen integrity by collecting and transporting specimens in a timely manner.
- Completes records (electronic and paper) and files as appropriate.
- Assists co-workers as required.

Complies with all safety policies
- Assists in ensuring a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors.
- Utilizes all equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety to patients, co-workers and self.
- Wears protective attire and personal protective equipment in accordance with regulatory, institutional, and divisional requirements.
- Participates in all required safety training.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree From a Medical Laboratory Technician Program or completion of a specialized phlebotomy training program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Completion of a MD Anderson phlebotomy internship. or
• Required: Six months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory. or
• Required: With preferred education, only three months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: CPT - Cert Phlebotomy Technician Phlebotomy certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry (BOR) or American Certification Agency (ACA). and
• Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.