PHLEBOTOMIST (26848)

PHLEBOTOMIST

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most! 

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:  Phlebotomist

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:    

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC)

2002 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77030

JOB SUMMARY:

These positions are located in the Specimen Acquisition Section and provide services on the inpatient units and in the outpatient specimen collection clinic. The Phlebotomist shall be responsible for routine and more complex blood drawings. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs Phlebotomy duties on inpatients and outpatients. Phlebotomists must be competent to perform tasks and assignments independently, which may include drawing blood from 40 to 80 patients per day and handling at least 20% of hard sticks.
• Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, blood collection devices, gauze, vacuum tubes, alcohol, chloral prep and etc. on work tray, blood collection cart or work area.
• Verifies and correctly identities patients utilizing two approved patient identifiers prior to drawing blood, per Medical Center Policy, Specimen Collection Policy and The Joint Commission guidelines, and converses with the patient to allay fear of the procedure.
• Draws blood and blood cultures from patients using proper venipuncture techniques and methods. Uses plastic vacuum tubes, blood collection needle or blood collection set (butterfly) to obtain samples.
• Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with disinfectant, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood; withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site.
• Labels in presence of patient, initials and transports blood collected to processing area; Uses Trans Logic system to tube specimens to third floor laboratory from outpatient’s Blood Lab.
• Ensures that the sufficient amount of blood is drawn for each requested test or procedure.
• Outpatient specimen collections are not only limited to blood collection, but it does include different kinds of urine collections and performing glucose tolerance testing.
• May perform various other technical laboratory procedures such as computer test accessioning, specimen centrifugation, serum separation, etc.
• Interprets and clarifies physician’s orders from written requests and hard copies of orders and may input test orders into the computer; Uses Multipurpose Accessioning option, Pre-Accessioning options, Activate Pre-Accession Numbers option or etc.
• Rotates to answer telephone requests for verbal test requests, test add on(s), test results; utilizes computer to access the necessary data and communicates this data (results) to physicians, nurses and other authorized medical personnel as necessary.
• Records rejected specimens according to rejection protocols such as misidentified, unidentified specimens or specimens with insufficient volume drawn, wrong tube etc.
• Must provide superb customer service and great communication skills.
• Staff will adhere to the VAMC Customer Service Standards of Behavior Policy.
• Recognizes emergent situations such as patient need for CPR/choking procedure and initiates immediate action based upon the medical center policy.
• Takes appropriate action during fire or disaster drills/situations.

Physical Standards and Environmental Factors

Compliant with the following physical standards and environmental factors.

• Heavy lifting, 25 pounds & over
• Heavy carrying, 25 pounds & over
• Pushing (2-4 hours)
• Walking (4-6 hours)
• Prolong Standing (4-6 hours)
• Both hands are required.
• Ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near Vision correctable
• Far Vision correctable
• Depth perception
• Hearing (aide permitted)

• Work closely with others, as well as protracted or irregular hours of work
• Maintains equipment in safe working status to prevent injury to self or others and reports any need for equipment repair to the onsite manager/supervisor.
• Phlebotomists will follow the MEDVAMC dress code policy.
• The Phlebotomists will perform according to MEDVAMC policies on Interpersonal Behavior, Communication, and Customer Service.

Documentation, Reporting, and Confidentiality

Documentation, reporting and communication standards are met and are not limited to:

• Maintains complete and accurate records on the computer on the particular specimen collection for all assigned patients.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain cooperation of patient/family by inspiring trust

• Is aware of body language and uses appropriate tone of voice in all communication
• Gives verbal input at team conferences/meetings
• Demonstrates patient privacy and confidentiality procedures as it relates to HIPAA

Personal Management and Growth

• Demonstrates dependability/ adheres to leave policies and completion of assignments
• Makes appropriate decision making without difficulty or overreacting
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with all patients and disciplines
• Comply with mandatory training and educational requirements of position
• Demonstrates awareness of unique diverse cultures
• Completes with all rules and regulations governing patient care, safety and privacy

COMPENSATION: 

Competitive hourly rate pending approval  full benefits package

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Phlebotomy Certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must have at least two years of work experience in the field of phlebotomy and perform within the last 3 years.

POSITION INFORMATION:  MEDVAMC inpatient units operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including weekends and Federal Holidays, and the outpatient draw clinic is open Monday-Friday from 6:00 am – 5:30 pm.

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon Contract Award and completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities.  We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws.  If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact hr@laredotechnical.com.