Part Time Phlebotomist - VA Government Contract

Description

Schedule:

Part-time Phlebotomist normal work schedule will be 15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, Monday – Friday with rotating weekends. The shift will be from 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., no breaks.

Great benefits to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off packages, 401K with a match, supplemental insurance options, and more.

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).