NEEDED: Phlebotomist

LOCATION: 33500 W. California Avenue, Mendota, California 93640

SCHEDULE: 5 days per week, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall have and maintain valid certification and or license to practice in the state of California as a Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Phlebotomist.
• Must be licensed and/or certified and be able to perform the services commensurate of the duties of a phlebotomist within the scope of their license according to State Regulation and Legislation.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Resume must show evidence of experience with specimen collection, packaging and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records
• Must provide proof of experience with three (3) letters of reference.

JOB DUTIES:

• Will provide Phlebotomy Services in a method commensurate with the local community. These services, although not directly supervised, will be reviewed by a staff physician on site at the institution. The performance of these services will also be verified by the designated COR.
• Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse with patient flow in a clinic setting by measuring the patient's vital signs, height, weight and other data.
• Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies as ordered.
• Collect clinical laboratory specimens for testing as requested.
• Collection of specimens may be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures. Specimens may include but are not limited to: blood, urine, stool, sputum, DNA, and other specimens/ samples as needed or ordered. Handle and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with State Law and Local Procedures.
• Process, prepare and pack specimens for transport.
• Processing will include, but not limited to: specimen centrifugation, aliquoting and mixing.
• Ensure specimens are properly transported according to receiving labs' specifications.
• Update lab requests that are completed.
• Verify lab requests results are received from the receiving lab.
• Scan and upload lab requests or results to Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) system to notify the ordering provider of results.
• Audit, review and update completed lab requests from pending queue and mark results as received. Schedule and follow up appropriately if specimens are not completed or results indicate repeat collection are needed.
• Acquire and maintain working knowledge of the Health Services Unit, including national and local policy, and approved procedures necessary to accomplish the mission described herein, ensuring that the Laboratory Procedure Manual is referenced and updated accordingly.
• Assist the Health Service Administrator (HSA) and/or his/her designee in the coordination of BOP and Contract Reference Lab contact, CLIA re-certification, and maintenance of equipment. Independently and/or assist other Health Services staff in the entry of laboratory information into electronic systems, prepare and complete laboratory related paperwork, inventory, store and maintain appropriate and current laboratory supplies, to include an accurate inventory of all needles, syringes, and other items used to replace stock inventory.
• Assist the HSA and Clinical Director with other technical or clerical duties, not explicitly defined, as necessary to address the needs identified within the institution.
• Participate and provide suggestions for writing and implementation of local policies that pertain to the institution laboratory program.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contribution.