Phlebotomist

Augusta, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Medical Technician / Phlebotomist (4 FTE)
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Job Category: Medical / Health
Contract Type: IDIQ Task Order
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: VA healthcare environment (inpatient outpatient and ED settings)
Schedule: Day Evening and limited Weekend/Holiday shifts within 5:30 AM 11:30 PM; no night shifts; no on-call

Position summary

The Medical Technician / Phlebotomist provides comprehensive phlebotomy services for veterans across inpatient outpatient emergency and STAT settings supporting timely and accurate laboratory testing and high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for safe specimen collection processing and preparation in accordance with VA standards laboratory protocols and infection control and privacy requirements.

Key responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection for inpatients (ward rounds) outpatients Emergency Department patients and STAT/ASAP/timed draws as ordered.
Verify patient identity using approved identifiers explain procedures and ensure patient comfort and safety during blood collection.
Correctly label handle and transport specimens according to VA and laboratory protocols including special handling requirements.
Process and prepare specimens for internal testing and external reference laboratory send-outs (centrifugation aliquoting packaging and documentation).
Maintain cleanliness organization and appropriate stock of supplies in phlebotomy and specimen processing areas.
Follow infection control standard precautions and safety policies including proper use of PPE and sharps-handling procedures.
Protect patient privacy and information security in alignment with VA VHA and HIPAA regulations.
Collaborate with laboratory staff nursing staff and providers to support timely collections resolve collection issues and ensure high-quality laboratory service.

Mandatory qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience in hospital or clinical settings.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Ability to work varied shifts within 5:30 AM 11:30 PM including evenings and limited weekends/holidays; no night shifts or on-call required.

Health and compliance requirements

(To be completed within 5 days of hire in line with VA policy)

Negative TB screening (TST or IGRA).
Proof of immunity to Measles Mumps Rubella and Varicella.
Vaccinations: Tdap annual Influenza and full COVID-19 vaccination per current VA and federal guidelines.
Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination with appropriate test results.

Required training

BLS or ACLS with renewal every 2 years.
VA Privacy & Information Security Training (annual).
VHA Privacy & HIPAA-focused Training (annual).

Candidate profile

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 3 years recent phlebotomy experience (task order requirement) aligning with mid-senior level practice expectations.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior; no formal management experience required.
Willingness to move between inpatient units outpatient clinics and ED within the facility as needed.

Why this opportunity stands out

This opportunity allows experienced phlebotomy professionals to directly support veteran care in a mission-driven environment focused on quality safety and respect. The role emphasizes compassion integrity and collaboration while offering stable full-time work across a variety of clinical settings.

Job Title: Medical Technician / Phlebotomist (4 FTE) Industry: Healthcare / Health Services Job Category: Medical / Health Contract Type: IDIQ Task Order Employment Type: Full-time Location: VA healthcare environment (inpatient outpatient and ED settings) Schedule: Day Evening and limited...