Phlebotomist - FCI Mendota

Phlebotomist
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota

Work Location
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota
33500 W. California Avenue
Mendota, CA 93640

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Estimate Pay: $27.10/hour.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80-hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56-hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Twelve (12) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours
The Phlebotomist will normally work from Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The Phlebotomist will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Summary of Duties
The Phlebotomist will provide Phlebotomy Services, professional in nature, in a method commensurate with the local community and in accordance with Joint Commission (JC) standards and BOP policy; maintenance of a waiting list, daily maintenance of laboratory equipment, including advising the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when equipment requires professional maintenance or repair; biological specimen collection, preparation and packaging for shipment to the Bureau of Prison laboratories; maintenance of laboratory logs and other records as necessary for complying with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines; inform COR of all information pertaining to the services rendered, i.e., specimen(s) obtained, and reporting any problems arising in regards to laboratory services to the COR or his designee.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a 12-week Laboratory Technician Program at an approved state program or possess an associate degree.
• A minimum of one (1) year of Phlebotomist or Laboratory Technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Three (3) letters of reference

**Copies of all certifications and resume must be forwarded to Careers@fidelitypartners.org

Attire
The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection of blood and urine samples, preparation and tracking of all laboratory samples.
• Assist the Physician, Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse with patient flow in a clinic setting by measuring the patient's vital signs, height, weight and other data.
• Organize, schedule, and perform laboratory studies as ordered. Collect clinical laboratory specimens for testing as requested. Collection of specimens may be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures. Specimens may include but are not limited to: blood, urine, stool, sputum, DNA, and other specimens/ samples as needed or ordered. Handle and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with State Law and Local Procedures.
• Process, prepare and pack specimens for transport. Processing will include, but not limited to: specimen centrifugation, aliquoting and mixing. Ensure specimens are properly transported according to receiving labs' specifications. Update lab requests that are completed. Verify lab requests results are received from the receiving lab. Scan and upload lab requests or results to Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) system to notify ordering provider of results. Audit, review and update completed lab requests from pending queue and mark results as received. Schedule and follow up appropriately if specimens are not completed or results indicate repeat collection are needed.
• Acquire and maintain working knowledge of the Health Services Unit, including national and local policy, and approved procedures necessary to accomplish the mission described herein, ensuring that the Laboratory Procedure Manual is referenced and updated accordingly.
• Assist the Health Service Administrator (HSA) and/or his/her designee in the coordination of BOP and Contract Reference Lab contact, CLIA re-certification, and maintenance of equipment. Independently and/or assist other Health Services staff in the entry of laboratory information into electronic systems, prepare and complete laboratory related paperwork, inventory, store and maintain appropriate and current laboratory supplies, to include an accurate inventory of all needles, syringes, and other items used to replace stock inventory.
• Assist the HSA and Clinical Director with other technical or clerical duties, not explicitly defined, as necessary to address the needs identified within the institution. Participate and provide suggestions for writing and implementation of local policies that pertain to the institution laboratory program.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at

(210) 822-4005

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Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).