Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist Location: Memphis VA Medical Center Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Flexible Position Summary: We're seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Memphis VA Medical Center. In this role, you'll perform precise blood collections and pre-analytical procedures, ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and a positive patient experience for the Veterans of the Memphis area and Mid-South. Position Offers: Competitive compensation Consistent full-time schedule with your choice of shift Generous paid time off and sick time Paid holidays Health benefit Key Responsibilities: Select appropriate veins and perform precise venipuncture, capillary punctures, or finger sticks based on patient age and condition Verify patient identity using at least two unique identifiers to prevent misidentification errors Review laboratory requisitions to understand test requirements and determine the correct order of draw Label collected blood tubes immediately at the bedside with exact patient data, collection time, and initials Explain procedures clearly to calm nervous patients, manage needle phobias, and maintain a compassionate bedside manner Follow strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols to minimize contamination and needle-stick risks Bandage puncture sites, monitor patients for adverse reactions such as fainting, and provide post-draw care instructions Centrifuge, separate, and store samples at required temperatures before routing to the testing department Clean draw stations, monitor expiration dates on collection tubes, and restock mobile carts and blood draw trays Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR) preferred, but not mandatory Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience One Stop Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment and contract opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr One-Stop-Recruiting