Phlebotomist - VA Government Contract - Military veterans preferred

Valor Healthcare, Inc.


Description:

Schedule:

This role will be supporting the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System. Shifts include 7:30am – 4 pm or 8:00 am- 4:30 pm depending on the need of the service, for 40 hours, Monday through Friday with possible weekend rotation.

Benefits:

Great benefits to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off packages, 401K with a match, supplemental insurance options, and more.

Job Duties

• Performs assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
• Performs blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient preparation.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for laboratory testing.
• Accession and receive sample into VA laboratory information system package to send out for reference laboratory testing.
• Instructs patients in proper collection of 24-hour urine and other samples collected at home.
• Prepares collection, measure and record 24-hour urine volumes.
• Transports specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special handling.
• Looks up laboratory order numbers and patient information for outpatient draws.
• Answers phone and direct calls to other laboratory sections.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with Patients, Families, and all other Medical Center Employees.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support for the area.
• Stocks and maintains specialized supplies used in the drawing area.

• Must have a high school diploma
• Minimum of one year experience in the last three years.
• Phlebotomist Certification is preferred.
• Contractor's assigned personnel shall be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) (CPR). Certifications must be obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must be a US Citizen.

This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status

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