Job Description

• Perform venipuncture and blood collection for inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients, and STAT/ASAP/timed draws, including ward rounds.
• Perform sample processing and prepare specimens for send‑out testing in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and verify specimens prior to testing or aliquoting to ensure patient safety.
• Safeguard all electronic and paper patient information in compliance with VA privacy and information security policies.
• Independently perform, document, and report patient testing and quality control (QC); identify, document, and help resolve any collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues.
• Deliver patient‑centered care and maintain a professional, courteous manner to avoid complaints from Veterans, families, and staff.
• Work in multiple laboratory areas as determined by service needs and support overall on‑site laboratory operations.

• At least three (3) years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen processing, with the ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• BLS or ACLS certification