Phlebotomist

Position Summary:

Solvet Services is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Phlebotomist to provide specimen collection services at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and other approved specimens from Veterans in both inpatient and outpatient settings while ensuring patient safety, specimen integrity, and compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), HIPAA, and Solvet Services policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent venipuncture skills, strong customer service, and a commitment to providing respectful, high-quality care to Veterans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on adult patients using established laboratory procedures.
• Correctly identify patients using approved patient identification protocols before specimen collection.
• Collect blood specimens using appropriate collection methods.
• Label specimens accurately at the patient's bedside in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Process, prepare, centrifuge, and package specimens for laboratory testing and transport.
• Ensure specimen integrity by following proper collection, handling, storage, and transportation procedures.
• Enter patient and specimen information accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation when required.
• Monitor specimen collection supplies and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain phlebotomy equipment and collection areas.
• Observe infection prevention and control practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Recognize and respond appropriately to patient reactions during specimen collection, including syncope or other adverse events.
• Provide courteous, professional, and compassionate service to Veterans, family members, and healthcare staff.
• Assist laboratory personnel with specimen receipt and processing as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA privacy regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, competency assessments, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Solvet Services management or the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Training Program or equivalent documented experience.
• National certification as a Phlebotomy Technician preferred through organizations such as:
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or (CPT)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent phlebotomy experience in a hospital, clinic, laboratory, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and specimen collection techniques.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using laboratory information systems or electronic medical records.

Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as a phlebotomist in the last six months, with 1 year of experience in phlebotomy practices.  Demonstrate competency and technical proficiency in:

• Venipuncture
• Specimen collection
• Specimen processing
• Specimen labeling
• Safety practices
• Quality control procedures

Certification: Hold a current national certification in Medical Laboratory Technology or Phlebotomy from one of the following recognized bodies:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required

for consideration please forward resume and interest to bkremposky@solvet.com  or bclewley@solvet.com