Phlebotomist Technician

Place of Performance- The Ancillary Medical Services will be performed on-site in the Health Services Department at the FCI Cumberland 14601 Burbridge Rd. SE Cumberland, MD 21502

Schedule - employee will normally provide six (6), hours per day, five days per week (excluding Federal Holidays), for an estimate of 30 hours per week scheduled between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The Phlebotomy Technician’s schedule shall not exceed 30 hours per week. The actual hours of work will be determined by the Health Services Administrator and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution

Education and Experience-The Contractor shall have valid certification to practice in the state of Maryland as a Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Phlebotomist. The Contractor must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Duties-The Contractor will be responsible for the following: • Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse with patient flow in a clinic setting by measuring the patient’s vital signs and weight and scanning laboratory results in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR). • Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies, specimen collection and process within the Health Service Unit, to include A&O in-processing, DNA per procedure, vaccine programs and PPD updates. • Prepare and ensure specimens are packed and transported according to the contract or BOP Reference Lab and document per Health Services Unit Laboratory Procedures. Ensure that lab requests are completed properly and all reports are returned from the contract lab, provider notified, log results in as received, follow up appropriately, and file results in lab and medical record. • Acquire and maintain knowledge of the Health Services Manual and Unit Procedures necessary to accomplish the mission described herein, ensuring that the Laboratory Procedure Manual is updated accordingly. • Assist the Health Service Administrator (HSA) or his/her designee in the coordination of BOP and Contract Reference Lab contact, CLIA re-certification, maintenance of equipment and notification of needed supplies. • Assist the HSA and Clinical Director with writing and implementing policies that deal with the laboratory program