Phlebotomist

Benefits

401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Overview: AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to provide professional specimen collection services for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), TX. The Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures while ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA) standards.

This position supports physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, and other healthcare providers by accurately collecting, labeling, documenting, transporting, and processing laboratory specimens. The Phlebotomist will also assist with specimen shipping, patient registration, laboratory documentation, Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), equipment maintenance, infection control, and quality assurance activities.

• General Duties Perform all duties within the scope authorized by CRDAMC policies.
• Provide services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Follow DHA, Army, OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, laboratory, and patient safety policies.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in required orientation, annual competency assessments, and mandatory training.
• Specific Duties Collect blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary collection techniques for patients of all ages.
• Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety during specimen collection.
• Accurately label, process, document, and transport laboratory specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Perform specimen accessioning, order entry, and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance procedures in accordance with DHA, OSHA, and laboratory standards.
• Assist with Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), basic laboratory support, equipment maintenance, and inventory management as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff.
• Participate in mandatory training, competency assessments, and other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Qualifications

Degree

Certificate in Phlebotomy.

Education

Graduate from an academic phlebotomy program including both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training (or equivalent state-approved program).

Certification

National Certification through

ASCP, or AMT, or State-required certification/registration Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Experience Must possess:

Minimum one year of recent phlebotomy experience within the last two years. Classroom and clinical experience including: 50 successful venipunctures 10 skin punctures Approximately 1,040 hours of work experience within the previous two years.

Licensure

Current certification or registration as required by state law or national certifying organization.

Work Environment Work is performed in a fast-paced military medical center, including laboratory, inpatient, and outpatient clinical settings. The position requires direct patient interaction, frequent standing and walking, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff while following strict safety and infection control procedures.

Immunization Requirements Must meet all DHA/CRDAMC occupational health requirements, including current immunizations (e.g., Tdap, MMR, TB screening, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and annual Influenza vaccine) and annual health screenings.

Security Requirements Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required background clearance, government system access (CAC), and complete all mandatory DHA/Army security and HIPAA training prior to and during employment.

Compensation included health and welfare benefits.