PHLEBOTOMIST

PHLEBOTOMIST 

ABOUT US: 

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry. 

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!   

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified. 

JOB TITLE:  Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Technician 

POSITION INFORMATION:  This is a full-time, day shift position with duty Monday - Sunday (availability is between the hours of 0400 to 2200) as needed.  Normal shifts are 8 hours, and blood drives are 8-12 hours depending on travel time to donation location. 

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:     

Fort Eisenhower, GA

JOB SUMMARY:  We are seeking dedicated and qualified Phlebotomy Technicians to interact with donors to collect blood products.  Performs duties daily in the local area and on a rotating basis in various sections to include phlebotomy, donor interviews, registration, vitals, and donor recovery. 

Phlebotomists rotate through various sections of the Blood Donor Center and on blood drives in remote locations.  Independently performs standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Travel Requirements: This role involves both local and overnight travel to remote blood drives as needed. Sufficient advance notice will be provided, and a Per Diem will be offered to cover associated expenses.

• Supportive team of business and healthcare professionals as well as administrative staff. 

• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Veterans and underserved communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Initiate human volunteer apheresis procedure. Takes donor history, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, hemoglobin, and initiate collection of single donor plasma and single donor platelets using apheresis equipment and standard procedures. Reviews collection kit to ensure all required information is present; determines types of specimens to be collected and if proper patient preparation has been accomplished; selects appropriate venipuncture site, cleans to ensure contamination-free field, taking into account any adverse reaction to cleaning solutions if indicated by patient or medical personnel. Collects specimens into appropriate anticoagulant, preservative or clot tubes as required by test requested. 

• Follows all regulatory regulations (e.g., Food and Drug Administration, AABB and College of American Pathologists) and safety guidelines for specimen handling and shipment. 

• Follows infection control regulations in handling, storage, and disposal of biohazard materials Must be able to explain the procedure for collection of specimens to the donor. 

• Process whole blood into components.  Strips, segments, weighs and stores whole blood units.  Records information, such as the time of started and stopped drawing blood.  Manufactures packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and recovered plasma. 

• Orders appropriate laboratory testing required in MHS Genesis, maintains supplies and equipment, maintains adequate supplies in patient care areas, monitors stock levels and expiration dates of available collection tubes and replenishing, when required. 

• Cleans and wipes equipment, monitors supply and pulls outdated stock.  Assembles equipment, verifies correct instrument operation and reports defects. 

• Receives donors, visitors and answers telephone calls.  Determines nature of inquiry.  Directs the inquiry to the appropriate section.  Takes and relays messages.  Always maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the section. 

• Other related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Communication and Consultation, Relationship Management. 

• Global & Cultural Awareness, Ethical Practices. 

• Moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office Suite programs. 

• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned. 

• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement. 

• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction. 

• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records, information and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day. 

• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary. 

• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs. 

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet. 

• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders. 

• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print. 

• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. 

• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment. 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. 

• Must undergo Urine Drug Testing. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

• High school or GED equivalent and completion of a Phlebotomy program accredited by Joint Commission or CAP. 

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician, Donor Phlebotomy Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists or other agency approved by the Assistant Secretary Defense (Health Affairs), ASD(HA). 

• Basic Life Support Certification. 

• Must have performed 50 successful donor collections with an accredited laboratory within the last 2 (two) years. 

POSITION TIMING:  Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations. 

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including: 

New Year’s Day 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

Presidents Birthday 

Memorial Day 

Juneteenth 

Independence Day 

Labor Day 

Columbus Day 

Veterans Day 

Thanksgiving Day 

Christmas Day  

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws.  LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  LTSi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.