PHLEBOTOMIST FT [0298]
About The Position
A-Team Solutions is seeking a phlebotomist for a full-time position at the VA hospital in Temple, TX. The role involves performing phlebotomy and urine specimen collection on a diverse patient population, including those who may be difficult to draw from. The phlebotomist will work as a technician, obtaining venous blood specimens using appropriate techniques and materials, and will also assist in training other personnel. Responsibilities include processing specimens, performing glucose tolerance testing, and handling patient-related issues such as fainting or illness. The phlebotomist will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Phlebotomy Room and communicating effectively with team members and management.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Completed a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) certified phlebotomy training program.
- Minimum 1 year experience in phlebotomy in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- Experience with accessioning of laboratory specimens
- Experience with processing of laboratory specimens
- Capable of reading standard operating procedures and adhering them to the current laboratory processes.
- Communicate clearly the daily status and problems about the laboratory output to team members and senior management of the service.
- Computer literate.
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and urine specimen collection on patients.
- Obtains venous blood specimens from adults using knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic technique, and phlebotomy material selection.
- Uses judgment in selection of phlebotomy site based upon the patient's condition, age group, and type of test to be performed.
- Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection.
- Assists in training other personnel (employees and student trainees) in proper phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques.
- Performs processing procedures (centrifugation, splitting specimens into aliquots).
- Performs glucose tolerance testing by administering pretest substances, drawing blood at specific time intervals.
- Assists in disinfecting and closing the Phlebotomy Room at the end of the shift.
- Contacts Medical Staff in handling patients in cases of fainting, convulsions, and illness.
- Conveys to the patient the intention of performing a phlebotomy while showing understanding and empathy for the patient's condition.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- FSA
- 401K with employer match
- paid holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
