Phlebotomist

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PHLEBOTOMIST!

Aspire Medical Staffing is actively seeking a proficient Phlebotomist to provide excellent blood collection services at VA Illiana Healthcare System (Danville VAMC). If you are dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while maintaining professional standards, we want to hear from you!

Location:
VA Illiana Healthcare System (Danville VA), located at 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., alternating tours.

• Overtime on an as-needed basis

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of experience in phlebotomy

CERTIFICATION:

• shall be certified in Basic Life Support BLS (CPR). Certifications must be obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), an organization recognized by the AHA, or Military Training Network (MTN) and maintained during their work at the VA.

CITIZENSHIP:

• Must be a US citizen.

DUTIES:

• Perform blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient preparation.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.
• Instruct patients in proper collection of 24-hour urine and other samples collected at home.
• Prepare collection, measure, and record 24-hour urine volumes.
• Look up laboratory order numbers and patient information for outpatient draws.
• Use numbering system to check patients into the laboratory.
• Answer phone and direct calls to other laboratory sections
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with Patients, Families, and all other Medical Center Employees.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support for the area.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the drawing area.    
• Transport specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special handling.

Call Trinese and Baileigh for more information, 210.988.2330