Phlebotomist-12280

Job Title

Phlebotomy Technician (Registered/Certified)

Location

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Reports To

TBD

Position Summary

The Phlebotomy Technician provides direct clinical support to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth by collecting blood specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and ensuring proper specimen handling in accordance with clinical, safety, and infection control standards. The technician will work with a diverse patient population in a fast-paced medical environment.

Duty Hours

• Monday through Friday

• Between 0500 and 1800

• Shifts typically 8.5–9 hours, including an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break

• Schedules may vary based on operational demand

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy training program with a minimum of 120 didactic hours (or as required by state law)

Certifications

• Board Certification:

  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or

  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (current)

Experience

• Minimum 1,040 hours of experience as a Phlebotomy Technician within the preceding 36 months

  • Clinical rotations completed during training may be counted toward experience hours

• Must have successfully performed:

  • At least 100 venipunctures

  • At least 10 skin punctures

Letters of Recommendation

• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years, attesting to clinical competency and patient care skills

  • At least one (1) letter must be from a physician or supervisor who has directly observed and evaluated the candidate

  • The second letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physician, or nurse familiar with the candidate’s patient care skills

• Letters must include:

  • Name, title, address, phone number, date, and signature

  • Commentary on communication skills, professionalism, and interpersonal abilities with patients and staff

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collect blood samples and perform Point of Care Testing (POCT)

• Verify patient identity using approved identification protocols

• Properly label specimens with patient information and collection dates

• Select appropriate blood collection techniques based on patient condition

• Transport specimens to designated laboratory sections

• Centrifuge blood samples as required

• Work with a high volume of patients of varying ages and medical conditions

• Maintain strict adherence to Infection Control standards

• Follow OSHA regulations and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

• Complete required laboratory, POCT, and equipment training and demonstrate competency prior to task performance

• Perform only duties for which documented training and competency have been completed

• Provide instruction and training when designated as a Preceptor/Instructor