Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify patients using two identifiers
• Perform venipuncture using proper technique and order of draw
• Collect blood specimens ensuring adequate volume and minimal hemolysis
• Label specimens correctly with required identifiers, date/time, and initials
• Process specimens (aliquoting, storage, prep for transport) following DOT/OSHA guidelines
• Accession specimens and perform basic computer/lab system tasks
• Recognize and report adverse patient reactions immediately
• Follow infection control, safety, and patient care standards
• Interact professionally with elderly, ill, and difficult patients
• Report patient safety incidents and labeling errors per VA policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital or clinical lab setting
• Experience with specimen collection, accessioning, and preparation
• Comfortable working with elderly and difficult patient populations
• Basic typing and computer skills
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak)
• Phlebotomy certification recommended but not required (NPA, ASPT, ASCP, or equivalent)

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Available shift schedules include day shifts.