Phlebotomy Technician (donor) - Decypher

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking Phlebotomy Technician (Donor) candidates to provide support at Fort Gordon, GA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary purpose of this position is to interact with donors to collect blood products. Performs a variety of duties on a rotating basis in various sections to include phlebotomy, registration, vitals, donor interview, initial blood product processing, and donor recovery.
• Performs phlebotomy to draw blood samples and blood products from adults; reviews collection kit to ensure all required information is present; determines types of specimens to be collected and if proper patient preparation has been accomplished; selects appropriate venipuncture site and cleans to ensure contamination-free field, taking into account any adverse reaction to cleaning solutions if indicated by Soldier/civilian or medical personnel
• Performs routine and complicated venipuncture. Applies sterile dressing to site and instructs donors on care required to prevent infection and/or bruising.
• Performs and documents results of waived Point of Care Testing in the Vitals Section.
• Labels specimens in accordance with the SOP. Follows all regulatory regulations (e.g., Food and Drug Administration, AABB and College of American Pathologists) and safety guidelines for sample shipment and handling of all specimens. Follows infection control regulations in handling, storage, packaging, and disposal of biohazard materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Phlebotomist Certificate
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician, Donor Phlebotomy Technician or equivalent by ASCP, AMT, American Association of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Association, or National Healthcareer Association
• Must have performed 50 successful donor collections or patient venipunctures/sample draws with an accredited donor center, laboratory, plasma center, dialysis center, or healthcare facility.
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• US Citizen
• NACI background check