Phlebotomist - VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Position Overview

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking experienced Phlebotomists to join our team providing on-site phlebotomy services at VA healthcare facilities across Puerto Rico. This role serves the Veteran community at the San Juan VA Medical Center and outpatient clinics in Ponce, Mayaguez, Arecibo, Ceiba, Comerio, and Guayama. You will work with a diverse patient population including outpatient, geriatric, and behavioral health Veterans in a clinical setting that values compassion, precision, and reliability. The position supports a long-term contract with a base year and four option years.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specialized blood collection procedures on Veterans in outpatient and clinic settings, following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) phlebotomy standards
• Verify patient identification using two-patient identifier protocols prior to every blood draw to ensure specimen integrity and patient safety
• Collect, label, process, and transport blood specimens according to laboratory protocols, maintaining proper chain of custody and specimen handling requirements
• Operate and maintain blood collection equipment, centrifuges, and point-of-care testing devices per manufacturer specifications
• Manage daily phlebotomy workload across assigned clinic locations, prioritizing STAT and time-sensitive laboratory orders
• Document all collection activities accurately in the electronic health record system, including specimen collection times, volumes, and any complications
• Communicate effectively with patients who may have limited English proficiency, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, or behavioral health conditions, using a trauma-informed and patient-centered approach
• Adhere to all infection control protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment, sharps disposal, and biohazard waste management
• Report adverse events, near-misses, and specimen quality issues through established quality assurance channels

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience
• National phlebotomy certification from a recognized certifying body (ASCP, NHA, AMT, or equivalent)
• Minimum one (1) year of direct phlebotomy experience in a clinical healthcare setting (hospital, outpatient clinic, or laboratory)
• Demonstrated proficiency with venipuncture, capillary collection, and specimen processing techniques
• Current BLS certification
• Strong patient communication skills, particularly with elderly, disabled, and behavioral health populations
• Ability to work independently across multiple clinic locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency (strongly preferred given Puerto Rico location)
• Experience working in a VA or federal healthcare environment
• Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (CPRS/VistA)
• Experience with geriatric and behavioral health patient populations
• Phlebotomy experience with difficult venous access patients

Compensation and Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time with benefits
• Salary Range: $35,000 - $48,000 annually (commensurate with experience and certifications)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, day shift
• Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico and surrounding VA clinic locations (Ponce, Mayaguez, Arecibo, Ceiba, Comerio, Guayama)
• Contract Duration: Base year with four (4) one-year option periods

About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare & Communications) is a Veteran-led small business providing healthcare staffing and clinical services to federal agencies nationwide. CLFC maintains a network of over 500 healthcare professionals across more than 40 clinical specialties, with active contract performance supporting VA medical facilities and federal healthcare programs. CLFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: recruiting@clfchealthcare-communications.com
Website: www.clfchealthcare-communications.com