Phlebotomist - Full Time Days
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Phlebotomist to work with medical professionals at the Alabama Department of Corrections – William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This full-time day position involves working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to care for patients with diverse backgrounds and complex needs. The Phlebotomist collects blood and other specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, and proper handling to preserve specimen integrity. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while following correctional healthcare policies, procedures, legal requirements, and applicable safety standards. The work environment may be less than pristine and may involve stressful situations. NaphCare describes itself as a growing provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities and supports career advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a phlebotomy technician training program.
- Proficiency in blood collection techniques, strong communication, and attention to detail.
- Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct, facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
- Physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine and to maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and other specimens from patients for laboratory testing.
- Perform venipuncture and finger sticks while adhering to safety protocols.
- Accurately label specimens, process them for testing, and operate centrifuges.
- Verify patient identity, explain procedures to reduce anxiety, and ensure patient comfort.
- Clean and sterilize equipment, restock supplies, and manage hazardous waste according to OSHA/CLIA standards.
- Enter patient information and test orders into databases and requisitions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
- Employee Assistance Program services.
- 401(k) and Roth plans with a company contribution starting on day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Free continuing education and CMEs.
- Competitive salaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
