Phlebotomist

Customer Value Partners • Fresno, CA

7d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking Phlebotomists to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with onsite clinical laboratory services at the Fresno VA Medical Center (VA Central California Health Care System), located at 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703. The Phlebotomist will provide routine and STAT testing support on blood, urine, and other body fluids in support of the facility's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (P&LM) Service. This position requires rotating 8-hour shifts, including morning, evening, and graveyard shifts, as well as weekends and Federal holidays.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to successfully undergo a government-sponsored background investigation
• Current, valid phlebotomy certification
• Must be certified as a Phlebotomy Technician by the State of California (CPT I or CPT II)
• Minimum of 6 months of direct patient care experience performing venipunctures in a clinic or hospital setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong communication skills and English fluency
• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, process, and evaluate specimen suitability for testing, including receiving, delivering, and storing specimens for all lab sections
• Perform routine and STAT venipunctures and other specimen collection procedures in support of clinical chemistry, histology, toxicology, immunology, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology testing
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care, making every effort to prevent falls and patient injury caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of care
• Report all patient safety incidents and comply with all applicable VA, Joint Commission (TJC), and American Hospital Association (AHA) standards of care and professional standards of the healthcare industry
• Accurately document and maintain patient records and maintain strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and all applicable federal confidentiality and privacy laws, including the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and 38 U.S.C. 7332
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality and safeguard medical records

Benefits

• Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed