Phlebotomist

Qualifications Must possess a current phlebotomy certification by the state of California Proof of certification is required prior to in‑processing and at each renewal Continuing education requirements must be maintained and documented annually Demonstrated technical proficiency in phlebotomy skills necessary to meet Government requirements Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently Must comply with VA Medical Staff By‑Laws, rules, and regulations governing staff conduct Position Overview The Phlebotomist provides onsite medical laboratory support services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Fresno VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Standards of Care Provide care supporting both routine and STAT testing Perform specimen collection and handling for: Blood, Urine, Other body fluids Support laboratory functions including: Clinical chemistry, Histology, Toxicology, Immunology, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology Scope of Duties Collect, transport, process, and evaluate specimens for testing Ensure proper specimen handling: receiving and accessioning specimens; delivering specimens to appropriate lab sections; storing specimens in accordance with protocol Perform both routine and STAT specimen collection procedures within scope of practice Patient Safety and Compliance Adhere to all patient safety and infection control standards Take all necessary precautions to prevent patient falls and injury due to error or omission Immediately report all patient safety incidents using VA‑approved reporting systems, submit incident reports and documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and participate in follow‑up actions as required by VA policy Maintain compliance with CDC and VA infection control guidelines Work Location Services are performed onsite at: Fresno VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA. EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr