Phlebotomist

Overview

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

 

Overview: This position provides phlebotomy services in support of patient care and treatment.   

 

Pay: $22.95/hr & Health & Wellness $4.93*/hr worked (in lieu of benefits)

 

Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

 

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy in accordance with established standard operating procedures, American Association of Blood Bank guidelines, and Food and Drug Administration regulations.

• Greets patients, reviews lab request form, schedules appointments, Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure, and prepares specimen labels.

• Confirms that patient has met dietary requirements for prescribed test, and the correct test has been ordered.

• Collects blood samples from adults & children using venipuncture or capillary puncture.

• Processes blood specimen using preservative or anti-coagulant as required by test procedures.

• Instructs patients regarding the collection and packaging of other specimens such as urine, semen, and feces.

• May perform waived testing such as urine dips as part of patient preparation for specimen collection.
• Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations following SOP.

• Properly ship blood products to processing facility in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

• Affixes labels on specimens and prepare specimens for shipment to appropriate laboratory for testing.

• Arranges for special specimen transport when necessary.
• Disposes of biological waste, needles, & related hazardous materials.

• Communicates w/ medical, clinical, & technical staff to resolve problems regarding specimens.
• Follows defined laboratory procedures & maintains awareness of changes to procedures.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparation of reports & the storage of laboratory & office supplies.
• Complete facility specific training and competency training as assigned.

• Assist with other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

The job qualifications for this position are as follows:

 

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a degree or certificate of graduation from an approved/accredited phlebotomy training program leading to a Nationally Recognized Phlebotomy Certification (ASPT, ASCP, or other).
• Six months technical training in a clinical setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year full time technical experience within the last three years.
• Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.

 

Physical and Environmental Demands:

 

The physical and environmental demands of this position are as follows:

 

• Regular attendance required
• Standing and bending in assessment & treatment of clients
• Considerable walking
• Lifting and carrying medical equipment
• Moderate stress
• Position may require long hours during critical deadlines
• Prolonged telephone use
• Prolonged work on a PC/Computer

 

DISCLAIMER

Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities