Phlebotomist (PHLEB)

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Phlebotomist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Jamestown, CA. Position Details 40 Hours per weekLocation: Jamestown, CASchedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm(Orientation 3 days)Rate: $20/hr ($800/week) Requirements Must possess and maintain throughout the term of this Agreement a current and valid license issued by the California Dept. of Public Health Board, Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS). Must have 6 months of experience as a Licensed Phlebotomist. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Institution designee, the Temporary/Relief Phlebotomist shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Phlebotomy services in accordance with Institution policies and procedures. Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment, including vacutainer tubes, sleeves, tourniquets, blood culture, syringes, and butterfly needles. Communicate to patient/youth the procedure to be done. Collect and distribute specimens from patient/youth for laboratory testing per testing requirements. Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff and/or external laboratory service providers. Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies, and hand trays. Follow Institution written standard procedures or standard phlebotomy practices for positive patient/youth identification. 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. Obtain blood specimens from patient/youth under a variety of conditions. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Process non-blood clinical specimens accordingly for testing or send outs. Perform test order recording into electronic system per procedure. Handle and properly label biohazard specimens. Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment. Work under stress, critical, unusual or dangerous situations where speed and attention to detail are important aspects of the tasks. If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr