What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Aptive?
Job Summary
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: White River Junction VA Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Phlebotomist will be responsible for collecting and processing blood samples from patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position requires expertise in venipuncture, adherence to strict safety protocols, and excellent patient interaction skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform blood draws on patients, including inpatient ward rounds, emergency department, and outpatient services.
- Properly identify patients and verify sample labeling prior to testing.
- Follow standard operating procedures for sample processing and send-out preparation.
- Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all specimens collected.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years of recent phlebotomy experience.
- Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced medical setting.
- Compliance with VA infection control and immunization requirements (e.g., TB testing, Hepatitis B, COVID-19 vaccine).
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Experience working with Veterans Affairs (VA) or federal healthcare facilities.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
