PHLEBOTOMISTS

NEEDED: PHLEBOTOMIST

LOCATIONS:

• VA Sacramento Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655
• McClellan VA Outpatient Clinic, 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652
• Yuba City VA Outpatient Clinic, 425 Plumas St, Yuba City, CA 95991
• Chico VA Outpatient Clinic, 1601 Concord Ave., Chico, CA 95928
• Redding VA Outpatient Clinic, 3455 Knighton Road, Redding, CA 96002
• Sierra Foothill VA Clinic, 11985 Heritage Oak Pl, Auburn, CA 95603

NOTE: THE ACTUAL PLACE OF DUTY WILL DEPEND ON NEEDS AS THEY ARISE. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES MAY BE AMENEDED AS NEW FACILITES/CLINICS ARE ADDED OR REMOVED.

HOURS: Work hours will be scheduled for up to eight-hour shifts (except on weekends and holidays) but may be changed depending on the needs of the service. Shifts will be scheduled during the times phlebotomy services are needed.

Normal work hours:

• Monday through Friday                      5:30am to 6:00pm
• Saturday                                           5:30am to 2:00pm
• Sunday and Holidays                          5:30am to 9:30am

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold and maintain a current certificate by the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience performing venipunctures in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Shall have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform venipuncture by following published Laboratory procedures.
• Collect adequate and properly labeled specimens.
• Properly determine current clinician orders in the computer, per Laboratory procedures.
• Pulling lab orders out of the computer.
• Perform waived and/or non-waived testing.
• Process specimens for testing and/or shipment to another laboratory for testing. Make contacts with patients, relatives, staff members, and coworkers in a concerned, compassionate and helpful manner.
• Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
• Follow all Northern California Health Care System guidelines and VA policies.

BENEFITS (Based on number of hours worked): Competitive Hourly Pay Rate, Accrued Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Healthcare contribution.