Houston, TX VA Phlebotomist

• Early Shift: 4:00 AM 12:30 PM
• Late Shift: 12:30 PM 9:00 PM

• Proficient in routine and complex/difficult venipuncture (geriatric oncology and spinal cord patients)
• Comfortable handling high-volume draws (40 80 patients/day) with at least 20% hard sticks
• Capillary collection blood cultures glucose tolerance testing and urine collections
• Specimen labeling processing centrifugation and accessioning
• Familiarity with computerized order entry and lab information systems (Trans Logic tube system experience a plus)

• Perform blood draws on inpatient units and outpatient clinic
• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers prior to every draw
• Label specimens at bedside process and transport to the lab
• Interpret and input physician orders into VA computer systems
• Respond to phone requests for test results add-ons and verbal orders
• Document and report rejected or insufficient specimens per protocol
• Adhere to HIPAA patient privacy and VA safety standards at all times

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