Phlebotomist Fort Hood

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to provide professional specimen collection services for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), TX. The Phlebotomist will perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures while ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA) standards.

Specific Duties

• Collect blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary collection techniques for patients of all ages. 
• Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety during specimen collection. 
• Accurately label, process, document, and transport laboratory specimens while maintaining specimen integrity. 
• Perform specimen accessioning, order entry, and maintain accurate laboratory records. 
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance procedures in accordance with DHA, OSHA, and laboratory standards. 
• Assist with Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), basic laboratory support, equipment maintenance, and inventory management as assigned. 
• Maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and laboratory staff. 
• Participate in mandatory training, competency assessments, and other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Qualifications


Degree:
Certificate in Phlebotomy. Graduate from an academic phlebotomy program including both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training (or equivalent state-approved program).

Certification

• National Certification through: 
  • ASCP, or 
  • AMT, or 
  • State-required certification/registration 
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) 

Experience
Must possess:

• Minimum one year of recent phlebotomy experience within the last two years. 
• Classroom and clinical experience including: 
  • 50 successful venipunctures 
  • 10 skin punctures 
  • Approximately 1,040 hours of work experience within the previous two years. 

Licensure:
Current certification or registration as required by state law or national certifying organization. 

Schedule

• Full-time 
• 40 hours per week 
• Hospital operates 24/7 
• Rotating 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts 
• Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and training holidays may be required.

Physical Requirements
 Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive hand movements, lift up to 25 pounds, and safely perform blood collection procedures in a clinical environment. 

Immunization Requirements
Must meet all DHA/CRDAMC occupational health requirements, including current immunizations (e.g., Tdap, MMR, TB screening, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and annual Influenza vaccine) and annual health screenings. 

Security Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required background clearance, government system access (CAC), and complete all mandatory DHA/Army security and HIPAA training prior to and during employment.

Compensation included health and welfare benefits.