Before your first day - Negative tuberculosis screening (TST or IGRA) required upon hire; completed Hepatitis B vaccination series with proof of surface antibody test required (provided by the candidate at no cost to the VA) - Completion of bloodborne pathogen training with passing result - Background investigation at the Tier 1 (Low Risk) non-sensitive level required for all personnel; facility leadership approval required after clearance is accepted - Qualifications subject to VA facility credentialing and privileging review and approval About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. - Perform phlebotomy including inpatient ward rounds, outpatient draws, Emergency Department, STAT, ASAP, and timed draws - Process specimens and prepare samples for send-out - Positively identify patients before sample collection and confirm sample identity before testing or aliquoting - Identify, document, and resolve collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues - Safeguard electronic and paper patient information in accordance with privacy requirements .