Phlebotomist - Camp Lejeune - (210827)

Company: Luke & Associates, Inc.
Location: Bennett
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

All Luke & Associates positions have the sole purpose of providing quality medical attention to veterans, the military, and their families. Our commitment is to our employees, our clients and of course the patients and their safety.

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A BACKGROUND AND FINANCIAL CHECK, DRUG SCREENING AND OTHER SCREENINGS.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN (PBT)

Site Of Service

• Blood Donor Center and Transfusion Services located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC.
  
  Position Qualification/Requirements
  
  • Degree: Certificate.
  • Education: High school equivalent and completion of NAACLS or two part Phlebotomy program.
  • Certification: Possess and maintain certification as a Phlebotomist (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
  • Experience: Must have performed 40 hours of classroom training, 100 hours of clinical training and 100 successful venipuncture (including skin punctures).
  • U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
  • English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
  • HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract and TO.
    
    GENERAL DUTIES.
    
    • Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position.
    • General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below.
    • Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
    • Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
    • Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
    • Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
    • Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
    • Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
    • Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
    • Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
    • Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
    • Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
    • Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
    • Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
    • Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employe -es (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
    • Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
    • Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
    • Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
    • Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
    • Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
      
      DUTIES- SPECIFIC.
      
      • The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract. Additionally, the HCWs shall perform the following:
      • Provide services in compliance with applicable military installation and Service written policies, procedures and regulations, as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP), and Joint Commission (JC).
      • Perform phlebotomy using standard blood bags in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), AABB Standards, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
      • Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations (donor reactions) following SOPs.
      • Collect pilot tubes for donor testing after phlebotomy using the sampling device on the blood bag and review donor cards for completeness.
      • Set up mobile collection sites and tear down the mobile collection sites at the completion of blood drives with established guidelines.
      • Prepare bags for issue at blood drives in accordance with established SOPs.
      • Perform daily quality control on all equipment and reagents in accordance with established SOPs and AABB standards.
      • Properly ship blood products and pilot tubes to processing facilities in accordance with established SOPs.
      • Perform manual determination of blood pressure and pulse in accordance with established SOPs.
      • Perform Whole blood processing and review at collection site.
      • Perform therapeutic phlebotomy in accordance with established SOPs.
        
        Duties
        
        • Collect blood samples from patients
        • Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
        • Label vials with patient names and dates
        • Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
        • Transport all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
        • Centrifuge blood samples, depending on if this is allowed in the state you are working in
        • Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
        • Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards
        • Complete extensive standardized training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function and commit to perform only those tasks for which documented training has been completed.
        • Provide instruction and training as requested following designation of Preceptor/Instructor status.
        • Perform other related duties as necessary
          
          Hours
          
          • The HCWs shall provide services Sunday through Saturday between the hours of 0500 to 2000.
          • In no instance shall an individual HCW provide services in excess of eighty (80) hours during each 2-week period.
          • The HCWs shall rotate coverage of the Federal holidays equitably with other Government staff.
          • If the HCW is scheduled to provide services on a Federal holiday, the HCWs normal schedule shall be equitably adjusted such that in no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period, including normal and holiday services.
            
            Special Requirement/Skills
            
            • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
            • Must be able and willing to prioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.
            • Flexible and able to work with various personalities.
            • Team work skills required.
            • Time management skills required.
            • The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential.
            • High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
              
              Luke & Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
              
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