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Armor Health · 12 hours ago

Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomist

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Armor Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomist to collect specimens for clinical analyses under general supervision. The role involves preparing patients for procedures, drawing blood, maintaining patient information, and ensuring safety and compliance within a healthcare setting.

Health CareHospital

Responsibilities

Prepare room, calibrate equipment and prepare medicine and materials as needed for patients undergoing procedures; clean and disinfect room and equipment

Prepare patient for procedures; explain procedures, transfer patients to equipment, positions patients as appropriate to the specific procedure, and assists patient at the end of procedures

Draws/collects blood urine/tissue specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture and other cultures as ordered by appropriate clinicians

Labels specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into computer

Maintains appropriate filing system for patient information

Reports lab results sent from reference laboratory into patient record and to appropriate medical personnel

Maintain stock supplies and assists administrators in determining quantities to purchase; perform general office duties such as delivering and retrieving film, recording procedure codes, typing forms, and scheduling patients

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as Armor Staff in accordance with Armor and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Blood specimen collectionSafety proceduresSterile proceduresCurrent CPR certificationX-ray principlesLift patientsPhotographic techniquesObserveAssessCommunicate

Required

Knowledge of the physical and operational characteristics of radiological equipment

Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards

Ability to safely lift, and physically manipulate patients

Knowledge of x-ray principles, procedures and standards

Ability to read, understands, follow and enforce safety procedures

Ability to calibrate, configure and adjust x-ray equipment and associated facilities and devices in accordance with procedures and standards

Knowledge of appropriate x-ray exposure times and safety parameters

Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel

Knowledge of photographic development techniques

Knowledge of various techniques in collecting specimens

Knowledge in determining most appropriate site to obtain specimens

Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Knowledge of sterile procedures

Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress

One year experience in drawing blood specimens

OR any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Current CPR certification

Other relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal, or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements