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    JOB   OPENING

• Title :  Phlebotomy Technician (Donor)

• Location :   JBLM, WA

• Start Date :  Immediately

• Job-Type: Full Time

      QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree: Certificate.

• Education: High school equivalent and completion of a donor Phlebotomy program accredited by The Joint Commission or CAP.

• Certification : Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP ),  or AMT as specified in the TO.

• Experience : Must have performed 50 successful donor collections with an accredited laboratory within the last two years.

      JOB DESCRIPTION

• The primary purpose of this position is to interact with donors to collect blood products. Performs a variety of duties on a rotating basis in various sections to include  phlebotomy, registration, vitals, and donor recovery. Interacts with donors and staff in a tactful, professional and courteous manner.

• Draws blood samples on adults, 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 and cleans to ensure contamination-free field, taking into account any adverse reaction to cleaning solutions if indicated by Soldier/civilian or medical personnel.

• Performs routine and complicated venipuncture. Applies sterile dressing to site and instructs donors on care required to prevent infection and/or bruising. Provides immediate care to donors who may faint or become nauseous during the procedure. Collects specimens into appropriate anticoagulant, preservative or clot tubes as required by test requested.

• Performs and documents results of waived Point of Care Testing in the Vitals Section. Performs quality control and routine maintenance according to local Standard Operating.

• Labels specimens in accordance with the SOP.  Follows all regulatory regulations (e.g., Food and Drug Administration, AABB and College of American Pathologists) and safety guidelines for sample shipment and handling of all specimens.  Follows infection control regulations in handling, storage, packaging, and disposal of biohazard materials. Determines the specimen(s) to be collected for the laboratory work to be performed based on the laboratory requisition or clinical orders entered in the hospital information system.  Must be able to explain the procedure for collection of specimens to the donor.

• Determines by SOPs and other guides how specimens must be processed and stored. Operates centrifuge to separate specimens.  Refrigerates, store at room temperature, or freezes specimens as required. Maintains strict confidentiality of all testing results.

• Instructs and monitors various phlebotomy personnel or students on rotation in phlebotomy techniques. Areas of concerns include  patient identification, site selection, site preparation, blood collection, specimen labeling, patient care, blood handling techniques and emergency treatment of adverse phlebotomy reactions. Orders appropriate laboratory testing required in CHCS/AHLTA, 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 supplies 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.  Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the section at all times.

  Location

  French Consulting is considering individuals currently (or soon to be) located within commuting distance of the job location.

  APPLICATION PROCESS

  For more information, go to our  website (https://french-consulting.com/careers/) .  Upload your resume directly at  https://french-consulting.com/careers .

  DOCPER/SOFA/Logistical Support Status

  This position is not eligible for support under NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) supplemental agreement articles 72 or 73.

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