Phlebotomist

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced phlebotomist to safely and efficiently collect blood samples from patients for diagnostic testing, transfusions, or research purposes, while ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols. This role is crucial in supporting healthcare providers by obtaining accurate laboratory results essential for effective patient care. 

Responsibilities

• Perform essentially the same duties as those required of any medical center phlebotomist of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.  
• Provide maintenance and delivery of comprehensive applicable phlebotomy services within the personnel and equipment capabilities of the clinic, and for the quality and timeliness of record preparation and reports indicated to document care and procedures given.  
• Adhere to the administrative guidelines of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and Department of Veterans Affairs Policies.  
• Adhere to strict safety and infection control procedures at all times. This includes quality checks and preventative maintenance on lab equipment as well as maintaining record of tests performed.  
• Provide patient in-processing prior to specimen collection, including review of paperwork accompanying patients and cordial guidance and assistance; perform proper veni-puncture, finger stick procedures and other tests identified by CLIA 88 regulations as being waived, using appropriate techniques. 
• Perform set-up and completion of special test-related phlebotomy procedures utilizing appropriate techniques. 
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols; perform phlebotomy-related administrative and clerical procedures of the Front Desk Section of the Lab. 
• Document all samples obtained per the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. 
• Interact with other employees and lab management to provide efficient specimen processing service to patients. 
• Perform centrifugation procedures as instructed by lab management.  
• Collect blood samples using the vacutainer blood collection system or syringe with needle/butterfly when necessary.  
• Follow established procedures of correctly identifying the patient and for the appropriate specimen to be drawn for the test(s) requested.  
• Collect and process urine samples for both and/or timed collections for testing.  
• Instructs patient in the collection and handling of the specimen to be collected.  
• Accession all specimens collected by entering the order number, ascertaining that all of the correct tests as ordered were drawn, entering the time of specimen collection, and affixing the computer label in the proper manner to the collection tube. Collector shall record initials and time of collection on accession label.  
• Deliver collected blood and urine samples to the appropriate departments at determined times. 
•  Answer the tube station; process and deliver samples to the specific departments.  
• Responsible for keeping the Phlebotomy and accessioning area clean and neat at all times and the rotating of all supplies to ensure that all expired tubes are promptly discarded.  
• Responsible for periodically conducting inventory of phlebotomy and other supplies and the restocking of new supplies upon receipt. If there are low inventories of any vacutainer tubes, needles, biohazard containers, etc., the contractor will inform the clinic management.  
• Responsible for ensuring all specimens being sent to the parent facility or a local contractor. are processed and packaged for transport per the instructions of the receiving facility. This may include refrigeration, freezing, room temperature, centrifugation, preparation of manifest, etc.  
• Computer use is mandatory in performing under this contract. Appropriate menu options will be assigned by the parent facility. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Must possess two (2) years of recent phlebotomy experience OR 
• National or state certification as a phlebotomist.   
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• Successful completion of a full-time training course of approximately a year's duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology (including serology) and that, in addition, included supervised laboratory practice incident to the diagnostic process and the treatment of patients OR 
• One (1) year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or biological science. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. 

Additional information required for final submission: 

• Resume 
• Copy of Certification 
• 3 Letters of Recommendation from lab supervisors, clinical teachers, or physicians attesting to clinical skills. -Reference letters must include name, title, and phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference written within the preceding three years. 
• Signed, detailed statement regarding any prior pending malpractice claims and an explanation of the disposition. 
• Anticipated hire date. 

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Compensation|  Min: $15hr        Max: $25hr 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.