Phlebotomists
About The Position
Posterity Group LLC is a veteran-owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing the Togus VA with Phlebotomists. These Phlebotomists will be expected to perform a variety of tasks related to patient identification, sample procurement, specimen labeling, and routine venipuncture. They will also be responsible for maintaining laboratory procedures, controlling the physical condition of samples, educating patients, preparing samples for testing, maintaining supplies, answering laboratory calls, performing standard diagnostic tests, and performing sterilization procedures. Additionally, they must be able to identify and respond to adverse patient reactions and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of phlebotomy program through an accredited phlebotomy program required.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience preferred; at least 3 years of relevant experience is heavily considered
- Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
- Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
- Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container.
- Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained.
- Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques.
- Prepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.
- Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
- Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel.
- Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose.
- Performs sterilization on the autoclave and cleans glassware and other reusable items.
- Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
