Phlebotomist

Are you a phlebotomist with a passion for exceptional patient care? Spectrum Healthcare Resources, in partnership with Kako'o, presents an outstanding full-time opportunity for an experienced Phlebotomist at the cutting-edge Fairfax Ambulatory Care Center in Fairfax, Virginia. This is your chance to work with active military, veterans and their dependants. 

• Outpatient environment & updated facilities 
• Freedom from on-call responsibilities | Emphasis on work-life balance 
• Compliant and appreciative patient population
• Employee status with a full complement of benefits 
• Opportunity to give back & care for our Nation's military and dependents

• →Perform phlebotomy in accordance with established standard operating procedures, American Association of Blood Bank guidelines, and Food and Drug Administration regulations.

• →Greets patients, reviews lab request form, schedules appointments, Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure, and prepares specimen labels.

• →Confirms that patient has met dietary requirements for prescribed test, and the correct test has been ordered.

• →Collects blood samples from adults & children using venipuncture or capillary puncture.

• →Processes blood specimen using preservative or anti-coagulant as required by test procedures.

• →Instructs patients regarding the collection and packaging of other specimens such as urine, semen, and feces.

• →May perform waived testing such as urine dips as part of patient preparation for specimen collection.
• →Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations following SOP.

• →Properly ship blood products to processing facility in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

• →Affixes labels on specimens and prepare specimens for shipment to appropriate laboratory for testing.

• →Arranges for special specimen transport when necessary.
• →Disposes of biological waste, needles, & related hazardous materials.

• →Communicates w/ medical, clinical, & technical staff to resolve problems regarding specimens.
• →Follows defined laboratory procedures & maintains awareness of changes to procedures.
• →Performs administrative duties such as preparation of reports & the storage of laboratory & office supplies.
• →Complete facility specific training and competency training as assigned.

• →Assist with other duties as needed and assigned.

The job qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a degree or certificate of graduation from an approved/accredited phlebotomy training program leading to a Nationally Recognized Phlebotomy Certification (ASPT, ASCP, or other).
• Six months technical training in a clinical setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year full time technical experience within the last three years.
• Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess a degree or certificate of graduation from an approved/accredited phlebotomy training program leading to a Nationally Recognized Phlebotomy Certification (ASPT, ASCP, or other)
• 6 months technical training in a clinical setting preferred
• Must have 2 years experience in a clinical setting
• Minimum of 1 year full time technical experience within the last 3 years
• Have and maintain current BLS certification

Amanda Gbenro

amanda_gbenro@spectrumhealth.com

314-744-4193

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

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