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 week Location: Jamestown, CA Schedule: 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