GhostRX is currently looking for caring and qualified Phlebotomist to work at the West Linn Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Linn, Oregon.

*Shift:*
* Monday-Friday 8 Hour shifts

*Compensation: *

$27.43/ hour

*Job Description*
* Performs venipuncture collection of patient blood samples to process for appropriate testing.
* Always adheres to safety, infection control, and universal precautions while drawing blood, following proper procedures.
* Instructs patients in proper Sterile midstream urine collection, 24-hour urine collection and collection of specimens for culture and sensitivity, ova and parasites, and occult bloods.
* Processes all specimens according to College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines to assure specimen integrity.
* Requires knowledge of a large variety of laboratory tests, services, and nomenclature including specialized procedures for outside references laboratories.
* Receives all samples for testing into the laboratory. Verifies sample collection, patient identification and sample transport requirements for all laboratory tests.
* Performs maintenance and operation of pre-automation instrumentation to process incoming specimens along with preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and eyewash stations.

*Qualifications:*
* Providers shall be certified in Phlebotomy and shall provide, and maintain certification through the term of the contract
* Prefer phlebotomist with experience using VistA, which is a laboratory information system unique to the VA.
* EXPERIENCE: Minimum 12 months’ experience in respective specialty, preferred.
* Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for this position and shall be maintained through the term of the contract.
* Contractor Personnel must be familiar with all Laboratory Service functions such as: develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

Job Type: Contract

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.43 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



License/Certification:
* Phlebotomy certification (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* West Linn, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person