Inpatient Phlebotomist
Job Description
Within Diagnostic Laboratory Services, the Phlebotomist supports high-quality diagnostic care by performing accurate specimen collection and ensuring integrity throughout the testing process. The Phlebotomist plays a critical role in patient interactions, safety compliance, and laboratory workflow efficiency. Success in the Phlebotomist role requires strong procedural expertise, attention to detail, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, making the Phlebotomist vital to daily clinical operations.
The ideal candidate has outpatient and inpatient phlebotomy experience, certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Schedule
This position works a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
Weekday shifts: Monday and Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Candidate must be available to work both weekday and weekend schedules as assigned.
Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25
Why Us?
Working as a Phlebotomist at UT MD Anderson within Diagnostic Laboratory Services provides the opportunity to directly contribute to life-saving diagnostics and patient care. This role supports clinical accuracy and efficiency while offering ongoing professional development, hands-on technical experience, and structured scheduling that promotes work-life balance in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Phlebotomy Procedures
Perform venipuncture using established clinical techniques
Conduct central venous catheter blood collection procedures
Execute arterial punctures as required
Collect blood cultures using bottles and isolator tubes
Perform bleeding time procedures
Apply isolation room procedures during specimen collection
Demonstrate age-specific skills for diverse patient populations
Performance & Productivity
Complete assignments independently without undue reliance on others
Achieve productivity standards of the section
Assist with problem solving for workflow or clinical issues
Participate in continuing educational programs
Support training of new hires and students
Policy & Procedure Compliance
Follow all phlebotomy procedures in accordance with the section's procedure manual
Accurately identify patients and collect correct specimens
Maintain specimen integrity through proper collection and timely transport
Complete electronic and paper records accurately
Assist co-workers as required to support operations
Safety & Environment
Maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and visitors
Utilize equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety
Wear protective attire and personal protective equipment as required
Participate 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 six months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory or with preferred education, only three months of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory required
Preferred: Outpatient and Inpatient Phlebotomist experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: None
Preferred: CPT - Cert Phlebotomy Technician Phlebotomy certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry (BOR) or American Certification Agency (ACA) and 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, ****** 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: 181683
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days, Weekends
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
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