Unlock Your Career Potential at Fairfax Ambulatory Care Clinic!
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.
Position Hightlists:
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Requirements:
- 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
For More Information Contact:
Amanda Gbenro
amanda_gbenro@spectrumhealth.com
314-744-4193
Company Overview:
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.
EOE / Disabilitity
About Fairfax, Virginia:
Fairfax offers activities to impress the hobby historian, avid outdoorsman,
and aspiring artist! Fairfax has something for everyone with a convenient
location only 20 miles from Washington, D.C. Some highlights include:
- Take an engaging guided tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- Explore 800 breathtaking acres of the Great Falls National Park
- Admire the work of over 60 local artists at the Workhouse Arts Center
- Indulge at the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival and sample delectable local treats
