Phlebotomist (PHLEB)

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.