Job Description

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN – LABORATORY

“We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply"  

SITE OF SERVICE:

· Laboratory Department at Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA 98310

· Naval Hospital Bremerton and associated branch medical clinics within a 40 mile radius of their assigned MTF. HCWs shall receive notification 48 hours prior to reassignment.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree : Certificate.

· Education : High school equivalent and completion of NAACLS or two part Phlebotomy program.

· Certification :

o A current certification and registration as a Phlebotomy Technician from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (PBT-ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (RPT-AMT).

o BLS certification through American Heart Association: must be hands on course

· Experience : Must have performed 40 hours of classroom training, 100 hours of clinical training and 100 successful venipuncture (including skin punctures).

· U.S. Citizenship : HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

· English Language Requirement : The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

· HCW Physical Capability : HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.

GENERAL DUTIES:  

· Collect blood samples from patients

· Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors

· Label vials with patient names and dates

· Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient

· Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory

· Centrifuge blood samples, depending on if this is allowed in the state you are working in

· Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status

· Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards

· Complete extensive standardized training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function and commit to perform only those tasks for which documented training has been completed.

· Provide instruction and training as requested following designation of Preceptor/Instructor status.

· Perform other related duties as necessary.

HOURS:

· Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 and 1800 hours.

· Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5, 9, or 9.5 hour period, inclusive of an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break, to provide for a full 8 or 9 hours of service.

· Services shall also be provided Saturday for a 4-hours shift between the hours of 0800 and 1200.

· In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration from employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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