Job Description

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Midnight to 8am

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.

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a MD Anderson phlebotomy internship or six months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory. With preferred education, only three months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory required.

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174498
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Nights
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Night shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,

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