Phlebotomist (PBT)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGiaCare Inc. is currently accepting applications for experienced, civilian Phlebotomists at Ft. Cavazos (formerly Ft. Hood) in support of Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center (Killeen, Texas).

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Graduate from an academic course of phlebotomy that includes 120 didactic hours (or required by state law)
• Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT
• Licensure: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or AMT
• Life Support Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an accredited American Heart Association or American Red Cross program.
• Experience: Completed 1040 hours as a Phlebotomy Technician within the past 3 years. Must have performed 50 successful venipuncture and 10 successful skin punctures.

Typical Job Duties:

• Collect blood samples from patients.
• Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors.
• Label vials with patient names and dates.
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
• Transport all specimen samples to a laboratory
• Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status
• Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for GiaCare employee medical benefits)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (Non-matching)
• Referral Program
• A wide variety of employee discounts

GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer.

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