Phlebotomy Technician

NEEDED: Phlebotomy Technician

LOCATION: Lewis Run, PA 16738

SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday through Thursday (except Federal holidays). Sessions shall primarily be scheduled between the hours of 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break or 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall have valid certification to practice in the state of Pennsylvania as a Phlebotomist.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must have experience with specimen collection, packaging and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse with patient in a clinic setting by measuring the patient’s vital signs, weight and scanning laboratory results in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies, specimen collection and process within the Health Service Unit, to include A&O in-processing, DNA per procedure, vaccine programs and PPD updates.
• Prepare and ensure specimens are packed and transported according to the contract or BOP Reference Lab and document per Health Services Unit Laboratory Procedures.
• Ensure that lab requests are completed properly and all reports are returned from the contract lab, provider notified, log results as received, follow up appropriately, and file lab results in lab and medical record.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of the Health Services Manual and Unit Procedures necessary to accomplish the mission described herein, ensuring that the Laboratory Procedure Manual is updated accordingly.
• Assist the Health Service Administrator (HSA) or his/her designee in the coordination of BOP and Contract Reference Lab contact, CLIA re-certification, maintenance of equipment and notification of needed supplies.
• Assist the HSA and Clinical Director with writing and implementing policies that deal with the laboratory program.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.

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