Phlebotomist-12280

Phlebotomy Technician

JB Pearl Harbor

TBD

Monday–Friday, 0730–1630, with a 1-hour non-working lunch. Lunch breaks may not be taken at the start or end of the duty day and will be coordinated within the respective work center/clinic.

The Phlebotomy Technician will provide professional laboratory and patient support services at Goodfellow Air Force Base. The position involves performing specimen collection, patient in-processing, and laboratory administrative duties in compliance with all applicable clinical and safety standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and skilled in both clinical procedures and administrative tasks within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Education / Degree Requirements:

• Must have completed an approved college-based phlebotomy certification program.

• Must have passed the certification exam from one of the following organizations:

  • AMT (American Medical Technologists)

  • ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists)

  • ASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians)

• Must provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation from former employers, including at least one from a practicing Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

  • Letters must attest to the candidate’s clinical skills and include the author’s name, title, phone number, date, address, and signature.

  • Letters must be dated within the past 5 years.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 40 hours of classroom training, 100 hours of clinical training, and 100 successful venipunctures (including skin punctures).

The Phlebotomy Technician’s duties include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Support:

• Answer phones, file charts, schedule laboratory testing appointments, and perform other administrative tasks.

• Serve as the laboratory front desk receptionist—greeting patients, answering nontechnical inquiries, and directing technical questions to appropriate staff.

• Schedule and provide instructions for 2-hour and 3-hour glucose tolerance tests (GTT).

• Maintain statistical records and quality assurance data.

• Update demographic and identifying data in the MHS Genesis Laboratory component as directed.

Clinical / Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients of all ages and conditions.

• Follow proper specimen collection, labeling, and handling procedures.

• Conduct glucose and lactose tolerance testing per laboratory standards.

• Identify and report discrepancies in medical data and ensure accuracy of records.

• Understand and communicate the purpose and procedures of tests to patients as appropriate.

• Adhere strictly to infection control guidelines, universal precautions, and laboratory safety protocols.

• Dispose of biohazard materials according to regulatory standards.

Training and Quality Assurance:

• Assist in training other personnel in proper phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques.

• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

• Review work for accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards.

• Attend required training, including MHS Genesis Cerner Laboratory component training.

General Duties:

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Stock supplies, disinfect surfaces, and close the phlebotomy area at shift end.

• Follow emergency protocols when required.

• Promote positive communication and teamwork across departments.

• Comply with all CAP (College of American Pathologists) and TJC (The Joint Commission) standards, as well as federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Must successfully complete all required MTF training as designated.

• Must ensure compliance with the treatment facility’s professional bylaws, licensure, and safety standards.