(Archived) Phlebotomist - Los Angeles, CA

Loyal Source Government Services is currently hiring a couple Phlebotomists for VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA to work as a civilian contractor. Working for Loyal Source gives you the ability to work for the FASTEST growing provider of clinical services for the United States Government. Must have a current, unrestricted licensure in ANY STATE, territory or common wealth of the United States, District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Guam or Puerto Rico. This opportunity is working in a Government facility. For more information please contact Aarin Reinarz at [Register to View] or via email [Register to View] Location: VA Medical Center/ Los Angeles, CA REQUIREMENTS: Resume Certification/State License One year Experience Completed Phlebotomy Training Qualifications: Must have a minimum high school education or equivalent (GED) Must have completed a phlebotomy course or equivalent On-the-Job Training (OJT) Certified (registered) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), or equivalent Must have a minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience. Scope of Work: Receives and interprets laboratory request slips, reviews request slips for required information, and determines the fitness of the patient for tests requested by the healthcare provider/physician (i.e., fasting state, liquid intake, medication, dietary instruction.) Ensures specimens are collected in the amount and type of specimen required (e.g., with or without a particular anticoagulant) for each laboratory test. Performs timed blood collection procedures, such as glucose and lactose tolerance tests. Instructs patients on collection of timed urine collections. Performs laboratory hematology analytical procedures to include bleeding times. Performs glucose testing using the Accu-Chek glucometer. Performs quality control analysis and documentation of results on the glucometer to verify correct instrument operation. Processes patient demographic data into the laboratory automated data system or manual system. Identifies and corrects patient data errors. Verifies physician, patient care, and records location identifiers, ward and clinic locations, and provider codes for entering accession information into the computer terminal. Works with wards, clinics, and other medical personnel to resolve missing or incorrect data. Ensures all MTF equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed. Compensation packages are always negotiable; contact me to discuss your needs. If you are not interested in this location, please let us know what opportunities you would be interested in as we get new positions throughout the country daily. Feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested in working with the military or the VA as a contracted civilian, as we do offer a referral bonus. For more information go to our website [Register to View] and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.