Phlebotomist

Location: VA White River Junction, 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05009
Facility: Office of Veteran Affairs Medical Center – White River Junction (VA WRJ)
Schedule: Full-time, onsite (team coverage to meet 2 FTE)
Travel: None
Hourly: 25/hr plus 5.09 for H&W

Position Summary

VA WRJ is experiencing a shortage of  Phlebotomists and is seeking qualified professionals to provide onsite phlebotomy, specimen collection, and processing at a standard equal to a state-of-the-art civilian medical facility. Care must meet or exceed CLSI guidelines and recognized national standards. The requirement is two (2) Full-Time Equivalents (FTE), which may be fulfilled by 2–3 individuals providing the total hours equivalent to 2 full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient phlebotomy across settings: inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, Emergency Department (ED), including STAT, ASAP, and timed draws.

• Process specimens and prepare/send-outs per protocol.

• Positively identify patients prior to collection and verify samples prior to testing or aliquoting.

• Safeguard electronic and paper patient information at all times.

• Identify, document, and resolve collection or processing issues promptly.

• Deliver patient-centered, professional service that minimizes complaints from stakeholders and customers.

• Work across multiple lab areas as needed based on service demands.

• (Contractor-level support) Assist VA WRJ with implementing staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience required.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in phlebotomy, specimen handling/processing, and related workflows.

• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.

• Commitment to CLSI standards and patient safety, including strict adherence to positive patient identification and privacy practices.

• Will be required to provide documentation, upon CO/COR request, verifying current and ongoing competency, skills, certification, and/or licensure related to services performed.

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.​

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.