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 Blythe, CA.
Position Details:
40 Hours per week
Location:Blythe, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (6 Months)
(Orientation 1 week)
Rate: $25/hr ($1,00/week) Local or $30/hr ($1,200/week)
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
Under the direction of the Institution designee, the Temporary/Relief PHLEB shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Phlebotomy services in accordance with Institution policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but not limited to the following:
a. Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, blood culture, syringes and butterfly needles;
b. Communicate to patient/youth on the procedure to be done;
c. Collect and distribute specimens from patient/youth for laboratory testing per testing requirements;
d. Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff and/or external laboratory service providers;
e. Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies and hand trays;
f. Follow Institution written standard procedures, or follow standard phlebotomy practices for positive patient/youth identification;
g. 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;
h. Obtain blood specimens from patient/youth under a variety of conditions;
I. Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
process non-blood clinical specimens accordingly for testing or send outs;
k. Perform test order recording into electronic system per procedure,
l. Handle and properly label biohazards specimens;
m. Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment; and
n. 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.