Phlebotomist San Juan, Puerto Rico

Phlebotomist - Must speak and write English

Work Location

Department of Veterans Affairs

San Juan Caribbean Healthcare System

10 Calle Casia

San Juan Puerto Rico 00921

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints (Tier 1).
• Type of Employment: Full-Time 40 hours per week.
• Estimate Pay: $12.93 18.02 per hour.
• Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off: Up to 120 hours per year which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year which starts occurring on the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Twelve (12) Paid Federal Holidays.

Working Hours
The Phlebotomist will normally work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break except on Federal holidays. The Science & Engineering Research Program Manager will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Summary of Duties

The Phlebotomist performs routine and specialized specimen collection processing and documentation to support clinical services at the San Juan Caribbean Healthcare System. Responsibilities include collecting blood urine and other laboratory specimens; preparing labeling packaging and transporting samples in accordance with regulatory and laboratory standards; and maintaining accurate logs records and documentation for all laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have completed a Phlebotomy Medical Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Emergency Medical Technician course of study completion diploma is required.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience with basic laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
• Have experience with specimen collection packaging and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize schedule and perform laboratory studies specimen collection and specimen processing within the Health Service Unit including A&O inprocessing DNA collection per procedure vaccine programs and PPD updates.
• Collect blood urine and other clinical specimens; ensure proper labeling handling and documentation.
• Prepare package and transport specimens in accordance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all laboratory requests are completed accurately and submitted to the contract laboratory.
• Track and verify receipt of laboratory reports; notify the ordering provider update logs and file or scan results into the medical record.
• Maintain accurate records logs and documentation for all laboratory activities.
• Support laboratory workflow by maintaining supplies equipment readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Perform duties in compliance with VA policies CLIA standards and applicable regulations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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