NEEDED: Phlebotomist
LOCATION(S):
- Fairfield VA Outpatient Clinic 103 Bodin Circle Travis Air Force Base Fairfield CA 94535
- Mare Island VA Outpatient Clinic 201 Walnut Avenue Vallejo CA 94592
- Martinez VA Outpatient Clinic 150 Muir Road Martinez CA 94553
SCHEDULE: Regular working hours are typically 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday Friday. However there may be times when services are needed at the Martinez VA Campus (inpatient) on weekends and holidays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current certificate by the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
- Have a minimum of one 1 year direct patient care experience performing venipunctures in a clinic or hospital setting.
- Shall have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.
DUTIES:
- Verify patient identified by confirming two 2 patient identifiers per VA policy (patient name date of birth and/or social security number) prior to accepting or collecting specimens for processing or testing performing. Differences in patient identification will be reconciled and corrected before drawing blood or accepting patient samples.
- Perform venipuncture by following published Laboratory procedures.
- Collect adequate and properly labeled specimens.
- Properly determine current clinician orders in the computer per Laboratory procedures.
- Perform waived and/or nonwaived testing.
- Process specimens for testing and/or shipment to another laboratory for testing.
- Make contacts with patients relatives staff members and coworkers in a concerned compassionate and helpful manner.
- Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with coworkers and supervisors.
BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate accrued vacation accrued sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays 401K opportunity and Health Benefits contribution.