PHLEBOTOMISTAUDI L MURPHYSAN ANTONIO TEXAS

Position: Phlebotomist (Medical Technician)

Join our dedicated team at BAMC Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio TX as a civilian Phlebotomist and make a difference in the lives of our military community.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

BLS active certification

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of experience in a clinical setting

Minimum of 1 year of fulltime technical experience within the last 3 years

Have completed an approved collegebased phlebotomy certification program and passed the certification test by an approved organization such as the AMT (American Medical Technologists) ASCP (American society of Clinical Pathologists) or ASPT (American society of Phlebotomy Technicians).

Must have performed 40 hours of classroom training 100 hours of clinical training and 100 successful venipuncture (including skin punctures).

Position Overview:

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing various technical nontechnical and clerical functions related to specimen collection and processing. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to laboratory protocols with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Specimen Collection:

Perform venipuncture and capillary collections accurately and efficiently.

Conduct Legal Blood Alcohol collections following proper protocols.

Evaluate specimen acceptability and ensure correct identification throughout the process.

Obtain blood specimens from indwelling lines using universal safety precautions.

Specimen Processing:

Recognize and handle specimens according to verbal and written instructions.

Prioritize and respond to blood draw requests promptly.

Label samples and process them with extreme care.

Prepare specimens for transport to alternate testing laboratories.

Laboratory Operations:

Perform limited CLIAwaived testing and utilize laboratory information systems and electronic medical records effectively.

Handle entry and release of laboratory orders following sitespecific EPIC procedures.

Resolve sample ID and order issues and contact patients for repeat draws as needed.

Additional Duties:

Perform EKGs monitoring events drug screen collection breath alcohol testing and spirometry as required.

Maintain a clean and organized work area stock supplies and monitor expiration dates.

Assist in training new employees and students in phlebotomy techniques.

Complete maintenance and scheduled checklist duties accurately and on time.

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Take a step back in time and experience The Alamo

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3 DIFFERENT DAY SHIFT THEN WEEKENDS SHIFT
1 YEAR THEN 3 OPTION YEAR

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