Phlebotomist - Augusta, ME

Prime Physicians•Augusta, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Phlebotomist at the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus), VA Maine Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. The role involves performing phlebotomy services across various settings including inpatient ward rounds, inpatient and outpatient draws, Emergency Department, and for STAT, ASAP, and timed draws. The phlebotomist will also be responsible for sample processing, send-out preparation, quality control, and issue resolution. The position is a 1-year contract with the possibility of four additional years of extension. The work schedule includes day and evening shifts, with rotating weekends and potential requirements for holidays and overtime.

Requirements

3 years of recent phlebotomy experience
Fluent English: speak, understand, read, and write
Proficient in inpatient ward rounds, inpatient and outpatient draws, Emergency Department, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws
Proficient in positive patient and specimen identification
Proficient in sample processing and send-out preparation
Proficient in quality control documentation and resolution of collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues
BLS certification
Phlebotomist certification
Any state license works

Responsibilities

Perform patient phlebotomy across inpatient ward rounds, inpatient, outpatient, ED, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws.
Perform sample processing and send-out preparation.
Positively identify patients prior to collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting.
Safeguard electronic and paper patient information.
Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and quality control.
Identify, document, and resolve collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues.
Provide patient-centered care in a professional manner.
Complete QM/PI documentation per the laboratory quality plan.
Report patient safety events to the COR within 24 hours.
Participate in laboratory quality improvement meetings (monthly, 12 hours/year) and staff meetings (monthly, 12 hours/year).