Phlebotomist

Planned Systems International, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to support Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. The ideal candidate should have a high school equivalent and complete an accredited donor phlebotomy program. Responsibilities include conducting donor registrations, blood collections, and monitoring donors for safety during procedures. The role requires physical capability to lift 50 lbs and undergo specific health testing. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of accredited donor phlebotomy program.
• Certification/registration by ASCP or AMT required.
• Must lift 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor registration and interviews for eligibility.
• Draw blood samples and conduct apheresis procedures.
• Monitor donors during donation and respond to reactions.
• Operation and maintenance of blood bank equipment.
• Prepare blood components and documentation for testing.

Skills

Blood collection techniques

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Basic Life Support certification

Operating blood bank equipment

Documentation skills

Education

High School equivalent and accredited donor phlebotomy program

Tools

Blood bank computer system

Centrifuges

Hematology analyzer

Blood mixer scales

Job description

Overview

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to support Tripler Army Medical Center and mobile drives hosted throughout Oahu, Hawaii.

• Duty Location: Tripler Army Medical Center, HI and surrounding area. No Telework allowed.
• Duty Hours: Consist between eight (8) to twelve (12) workday hours between 0600 and 1800, not exceeding a total of forty (40) hours work week from Sunday through Saturday.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Performs donor registration and personal interviews to obtain medical histories and visual inspections of blood donors, ensuring donors meet all Food and Drug Administration criteria, current Good Manufacturing Practices, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), and the Armed Services Blood Program.
• Documents all medication, medical conditions, and travel to determine eligibility of potential donors based on judgment and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Screens subjects (volunteer blood donors, autologous, and therapeutic patients) donating blood and exercises care to ensure that their blood is safe for use prior to donation. Takes vital signs (i.e., temperature, pulse, and blood pressure), and checks hemoglobin and/or hematocrit level ensuring that prospective donors are eligible to donate blood with no more than one collection of blood on unacceptable donors per month.
• Draws blood samples on 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 apheresis procedures by processing human volunteer apheresis donors to include taking donor history, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and hemoglobin. Conducts second overall assessment of donors.
• Performs allogeneic, autologous whole blood collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy procedures with 95% or greater rate of success and schedules whole blood, plasmapheresis, and plateletpheresis procedures.
• Monitors donor during donation process and observes for possible donor adverse reaction (e.g., light headache, fainting) and responds to donor reactions appropriately. HCW must be prepared to administer first aid, including CPR, to ensure the donor is taken care of and/or calls for medical help as needed.
• Operates and performs daily preventive maintenance, repair and quality control on blood bank equipment such as centrifuges, hemoglobin instruments, blood mixer scales, hematology analyzer, and related equipment.
• Strips segments, weighs, and stores whole blood units with attention to minimizing losses. Records information such as start and stop times of blood draws.
• Processes whole blood units into components and maintains records of timing, storage, and handling.
• Prepares blood components in accordance with SOP and maintains cleanliness and order in the section. Cleans and wipes equipment, monitors supplies and pulls outdated stock. Verifies correct instrument operation and reports defects.
• Responsible for preparation of whole blood collection kits and mobile drive collections, including mobile drive prep, setup and teardown.
• Operates computers and the blood bank computer system to enter or recall data of donor registration and history, blood and component preparation, maintain test result tables, label, and inventory control.
• Prepare collected samples for shipment and submission for infectious disease testing.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Education: High School equivalent and completion of an accredited donor phlebotomy program. Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category.
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen. Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category.
• Certifications (in addition to Basic Life Support identified in paragraph 1.5.45.6): Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT.

Additional Information

• Occupational Health: The contract worker shall be required to obtain documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.
• Tuberculosis Screening: The Contractor ensures contract workers are screened for tuberculosis (TB). In addition, contract workers will be screened prior to reporting for services at the place of performance for the following: N/A
• Health Requirements: The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations, annual vaccinations, and physical examination when required at the time of initial placement.
• Physical Qualifications: Must be able to lift 50 lbs., the equivalent weight of one full human blood box.
• Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail], or by dialing 703-575-8400.