Schedule:
Full-time Phlebotomist normal work schedule will be 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday Friday with rotating weekends. The shift will be from 5:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m., with a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Job Duties
- Performs assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
- Performs blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient preparation.
- Performs phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples.
- Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for laboratory testing.
- Accession and receive sample into VA laboratory information system package to send out for reference laboratory testing.
- Instructs patients in proper collection of 24-hour urine and other samples collected at home.
- Prepares collection, measure and record 24-hour urine volumes.
- Transports specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special handling.
- Looks up laboratory order numbers and patient information for outpatient draws.
- Answers phone and direct calls to other laboratory sections.
- Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with Patients, Families, and all other Medical Center Employees.
- Provides general clerical and administrative support for the area.
- Stocks and maintains specialized supplies used in the drawing area.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma
- Minimum of one year experience in the last three years.
- Phlebotomist Certification is preferred.
- Contractor s assigned personnel shall be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) (CPR). Certifications must be obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).