Job Description • Experience performing venipunctures in a clinic or hospital setting. • Provide current certificate by the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Introduction: • The Phlebotomist provides direct and indirect care. • The position requires the ability to follow directions; determine priorities as they relate to patient care needs within the scope of a Certified Phlebotomist; organization skills; and observational skills.
Organizational Relationship: The Certified Phlebotomist is subject to the professional direction of the VA Laboratory Supervisor or designee. 1. Verify patient identified by confirming two (2) patient identifiers, per VA policy (patient name, date of birth and/or social security number) prior to accepting or collecting specimens for processing or testing performing. Differences in patient identification will be reconciled and corrected before drawing blood or accepting patient samples. 2. Perform venipuncture by following published Laboratory procedures. 3. Collect adequate and properly labeled specimens. 4. Properly determine current clinician orders in the computer, per Laboratory procedures. 6. Perform waived and/or non-waived testing. 7. Process specimens for testing and/or shipment to another laboratory for testing. 8. Make contacts with patients, relatives, staff members, and coworkers in a concerned, compassionate and helpful manner. 9. Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with co-workers and supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS: STAFF/FACILITY: The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that each Phlebotomist providing services under this contract is fully trained and completely competent to perform the required services covered by this contract.
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel meet the qualifying criteria outlined in this section.
Phlebotomist: Certification: Contract personnel must hold and maintain a current certificate by the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Current Curriculum Vitae: a review of individual education and professional qualifications must be available for VANCHCS' review to assure appropriate placement in a medical discipline commensurate with contract personnel's qualifications and experience.
Dress Code: Contract personnel will abide by the facility and service dress code, which will be provided during initial orientation and training. A lab coat will be provided as personal protective equipment and will be laundered by the VA.
Health Restrictions: Contract personnel will have no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of duties.
Experience: Contract personnel will have a minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience performing venipunctures in a clinic or hospital setting.
Computer Literacy: Contract personnel shall have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.
Personal Hygiene and Clothing: In performance of this contract, Contractor personnel shall be neat, clean, well-groomed and shall otherwise exercise good personal hygiene. Appropriate and professional attire shall be worn at all times while on duty at VANCHCS facilities.
Health Restrictions: Contractor's personnel shall have no health or physical disability restrictions which interfere with the performance of duties and shall have a current physical.
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