Phlebotomy Technician

About 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 assets 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 qualified Phlebotomy Technicians to support the mission at Naval Medical Center San Diego.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate from an academic course of phlebotomy that includes didactic & hands-on phlebotomy (or required by state law). High school equivalent and completion of NAACLS or two-part Phlebotomy program.
• Certification: Certification/registration as determined by state requirements or a national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)or other equivalent certification below:
  
  
  
  • American Certification Agency (CPTACA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (PTC-AMCA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCPT-NCCT/MMCI)
  • National Health career Association (CPT-NHA)
  
  
  
  
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a phlebotomy technician preferred but not required.
• Additional Requirements: BLS certification prior to start, U.S Citizenship, NACI background check

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect blood samples from patients and blood donors at both Naval Medical Center San Diego and external
• blood drive locations.
• Practice proper patient/donor identification, throughout the various steps in blood collection and processing.
• Label specimens and administrative records appropriately.
• Determine appropriate anatomic site for venipuncture.
• Transport blood, blood products and specimens for processing or testing according to established procedure.
• Expect to work with a large number of patients and donors varying in age and health status.
• Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards
• Complete extensive standardized training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function and
• commit to perform only those tasks for which documented training has been completed.
• Provide instruction and training as requested following designation of Preceptor/Instructor status.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.