Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

NiteLines USA is seeking Phlebotomists to join our team in providing laboratory services for veterans at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Working hours will vary across shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.

Location: VA White River Junction at 215 N Main St, White River Junction, VT 05009.

Pay rate: $25.09

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Benefit
• Paid Time Off - One (1) hour accrual per every 30 hours work up to 56 hours per year.
• Vacation - effective after one year of service with Nitelines USA, Inc Two (2) weeks paid vacation after one (1) year of service with a contractor or successor, three (3) weeks after five (5) years, and four (4) weeks after 15 year

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient phlebotomy services including inpatient ward rounds, outpatient draws, Emergency Department (ED), STAT, and timed collections.
• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
• Properly identify patients and verify test orders prior to specimen collection.
• Label specimens accurately and maintain proper chain of custody.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing or send-out.
• Transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Maintain supply inventory for blood collection materials.
• Document all collection activities in the Laboratory Information System.
• Follow standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare team members.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with patients, families, and all other medical center personnel.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains specialized supplies used in the drawing.

Responsibilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training program.
• Current Phlebotomy certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures.
• Experience with computerized laboratory information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to pass a federal background check; US Citizenship required.

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Manual dexterity for performing blood draws.
• Visual acuity for specimen labeling and patient identification.