Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures to collect blood samples while ensuring patient comfort and sample integrity. Maintain phlebotomy equipment and accurately document patient data in medical records systems.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and a minimum of two years of experience in the specialty. Must be a US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US and pass a background check and drug screening.
Part time (15-29 hours/week) to Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Education Level: Phlebotomist Certification
Job Category: Health Care
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We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
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Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.
Summary
Vighter is recruiting Phlebotomists to provide lab support and blood draw services for the Houston, TX VA Healthcare System. A phlebotomist performs the essential task of drawing blood from patients for medical or laboratory testing, transfusions, donations, or research purposes. They are responsible for ensuring patient comfort, maintaining sample integrity, accurately labeling and documenting samples for proper identification and processing. The care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all currently recognized national standards.
Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.
Principle Accountabilities
Venipuncture and
Capillary
Puncture: Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture (drawing blood from fingertips or heels) using appropriate techniques.
Patient
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Vacation Accrual
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
Interaction: Interact with patients in a courteous and professional manner, explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure cooperation.
Sample
Collection: Collect blood samples from patients according to established protocols, ensuring correct patient identification and sample labeling to prevent errors.
Specimen
Handling: Properly handle blood samples to maintain sample integrity, including labeling, storing, and transporting specimens as required.
Equipment
Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency of phlebotomy equipment, including needles, tubes, and specimen containers.
Documentation: Record patient information, test results, and other pertinent data accurately and promptly in electronic or paper medical records systems.
Safety and
Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control measures, to ensure the safety of patients and oneself. Follow established procedures and guidelines to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Communication: Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel, regarding patient care and collection issues.
Quality
Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, such as proficiency testing and quality control monitoring, to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
Direct patient care is estimated at 95% and administrative time 5%
Knowledge and Skills
Must have exceptional customer service skills.
Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.
Education
· High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in specialty.
Certification or licensure as a phlebotomist (requirements vary by state or employer).
Knowledge of venipuncture techniques and blood collection procedures.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements
• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supports 24/7/365 operations which may require work to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays, with possibility of work conducted in an austere environment (mobile blood bank).
Travel
• Mobile blood bank services are a rotating requirement. As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).
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 pounds 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 screening (UDS).
Must be a Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
