Phlebotomist – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Work Location

Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee

501 Capital Circle NE

Tallahassee, FL 32301

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: Five years from the date of Award.
• Total Compensation: $22.62 per hour.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 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: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
  
  
  

Working Hours

The Phlebotomist will normally work Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Federal Holidays. Each daily schedule will include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The Phlebotomist shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

Summary Of Duties

The Phlebotomist will provide medical services to Adults in Custody (AIC) referred to by the Health Services Department at FCC-Pollock. Services rendered should be professional in nature and consistent with community standards of care. The Phlebotomist shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations during the performance of duties.

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.
• 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 emailed to careers@fidelitypartners.org.
  
  
  

Attire

The Phlebotomist is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture on patients for analysis or other medical purposes when necessary.
• Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse with patient flow in a clinic setting by measuring patients' vital signs and weight and scanning laboratory results in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Collect and process Urinalysis.
• Daily maintenance of laboratory equipment, including advising the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) when equipment requires professional maintenance or repair.
• Biological specimen preparation and packaging for shipment to contract laboratories.
• Maintenance of laboratory logs and other records as necessary for complying with CLIA guidelines.
• Informing COR of all information pertaining to the services rendered, i.e., specimen(s) obtained.
• Maintain supplies to perform phlebotomy services, including advising COR when supplies need to be ordered.
• Report any problems regarding laboratory services to the COR or his/her designee.
• Collect blood and urine samples and prepare and track all laboratory samples.
• Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies, specimen collection, and processing within the Health Service Unit, including A&O in-processing, DNA processing per procedure, vaccine programs, and PPD updates.
• Prepare and ensure specimens are packed and transported according to the contract or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Reference Laboratory guidelines and document the process per Health Services Unit Laboratory Procedures.
• Ensure that lab requests are completed accurately and that all reports are returned from the contract lab.
• Notify the provider, update the log as received, follow up appropriately, and file or scan the results in the lab and medical record.
• Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies, specimen collection, and processing within the Health Service Unit, to include A&O in-processing, DNA per procedure, and vaccine programs.
• Ensure that lab requests are appropriately completed and all reports are returned from the contract lab, the provider is notified, log results as received, follow up appropriately, and file results in the lab and medical record.
• Assist the Health Service Administrator (HSA) or his/her designee in the coordination of BOP and Contract Reference Lab contact, ACLIA re-certification, maintenance of equipment, and notification of needed supplies.
  
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).