Phlebotomist at AvaMed Workforce

San Luis Obispo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venipuncture, Patient Communication, Specimen Collection, Centrifugation, Inventory Management, Standard Procedures, Record Keeping, Blood Sample Processing, Biohazard Handling, Attention to Detail, Medical Terminology, Patient Privacy, Infection Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Blood Product Handling, Stress Management

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Phlebotomist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Provider must be licensed. Position Details: Phlebotomist Full-Time Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm Rate: $18.50/hr Weekly Pay Job Description: a. Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, blood culture, syringes and butterfly needles; b. Communicate to patient/youth on the procedure to be done; c. Collect and distribute specimens from patient/youth for laboratory testing per testing requirements; d. Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for analysis by CCHCS Clinical Laboratory staff and/or external laboratory service providers; e. Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies and hand trays; f. Follow Institution written standard procedures, or follow standard phlebotomy practices for positive patient/youth identification; g. Perform other duties as required including assisting Nurses, Medical providers, and/or laboratory personnel in obtaining blood from "hard to draw patients" and maintaining appropriate records of specimens drawn; h. Obtain blood specimens from patient/youth under a variety of conditions; i. Understand and follow written and oral instructions; j. Process non-blood clinical specimens accordingly for testing or send outs; k. Perform test order recording into electronic system per procedure; l. Handle and properly label bio hazardous specimens; m. Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment; and n. Work under stress, critical, unusual or dangerous situations where speed and attention to detail are important aspects of the tasks. Temporary/Relief PHLEB’s shall have knowledge of: a. Pre-analytical testing phase of Clinical Laboratory operations. b. Medical terminology. c. Patient privacy. d. Principles and practices of proper venipuncture techniques. e. Correct color-coded tubes for laboratory testing per testing requirements. f. Proper processing of blood samples and other clinical specimens for laboratory testing. g. Safe handling of blood and blood products for laboratory testing. h. Transmission of infection and methods for prevention. i. The major constituents of whole blood, serum, and plasma. If you are interested in the position please submit a copy of your resume and one of our team members will reach out to you ASAP.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and finger sticks, collect and distribute specimens for laboratory testing, and maintain inventory of supplies. They will also assist medical personnel and ensure proper handling and labeling of biohazardous specimens.