Nexus MedPro Staffing
Phlebotomist - Junction, VT location
Hartford, Vermont•Contract
$50 - $53 hourly
$50 - $53 hourly
About the Job
Phlebotomist – White River Junction VA Medical Center, VT
Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist for a high-paying local contract opportunity supporting the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont.
This opportunity is ideal for a skilled phlebotomy professional with strong inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department specimen collection experience who is committed to providing accurate, compassionate, and patient-centered care to Veterans.
Position Details:
Facility: White River Junction VA Medical Center
Location: White River Junction, VT
Position: Phlebotomist
Specialty: General Phlebotomy / Laboratory Services
Pay Rate: $50–$53/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Shift: Days | Listed shift 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Schedule: Eight-hour shifts, with start times varying between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM
Hours Per Week: Pending facility confirmation
Anticipated
Start Date: October 12, 2026, subject to confirmation
Assignment End Date: December 4, 2026
Remaining Assignment Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
Employment Type: Local Contract
Work Location: 100% Onsite
Position Overview:
The Phlebotomist will provide professional blood collection and specimen handling services to Veterans receiving care at the White River Junction VA Medical Center.
The position includes inpatient ward rounds, outpatient laboratory collections, emergency department draws, STAT and ASAP specimen collection, timed draws, specimen processing, and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing and send-out services.
The successful candidate will follow Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines, VA laboratory policies, patient identification procedures, and infection prevention standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures for inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Collect blood specimens in the Emergency Department and other designated clinical areas.
- Complete STAT, ASAP, and timed blood draws according to laboratory priorities.
- Conduct inpatient ward rounds and coordinate specimen collection with nursing and laboratory staff.
- Verify patient identity using approved identifiers before every collection.
- Select appropriate collection tubes, equipment, and procedures for ordered laboratory tests.
- Properly label all specimens at the point of collection.
- Follow established specimen collection, handling, and transportation procedures.
Specimen Processing and Laboratory Support:
- Receive, verify, and process collected specimens according to laboratory requirements.
- Prepare specimens for testing, aliquoting, and send-out laboratory services.
- Ensure specimen integrity and proper storage and transportation conditions.
- Identify and resolve specimen labeling errors, insufficient samples, and other collection issues.
- Document specimen collection activities and relevant patient information accurately.
- Communicate specimen collection concerns or delays to the appropriate laboratory personnel.
Patient Care and Safety:
- Provide respectful and compassionate care to Veterans during specimen collection.
- Explain collection procedures and help patients feel comfortable.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to patients experiencing dizziness, fainting, or other collection-related reactions.
- Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, and standard precaution requirements.
- Safely dispose of needles, sharps, and biohazardous materials.
- Maintain patient privacy and protect confidential health information.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Follow CLSI standards and VA laboratory operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient and specimen identification.
- Participate in phlebotomy competency assessments and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe collection environment.
- Report collection errors, patient safety concerns, and specimen processing issues.
- Comply with applicable VA documentation, information security, and confidentiality requirements.
Schedule:
Day Shift: Listed as 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Eight-hour shifts
- Variable start times within the facility's daytime operating window
- Weekend and federal holiday coverage may be required
- Overtime may be available based on facility needs
- No on-call or standby requirements
- Final weekly schedule determined by the facility
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of recent phlebotomy experience.
- Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and specimen collection.
- Experience collecting and processing specimens in a clinical or laboratory environment.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications, as specified in the assignment.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI), including applicable taxonomy information.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Knowledge of patient identification, specimen labeling, and laboratory safety procedures.
- Ability to follow CLSI standards and applicable infection prevention requirements.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to complete required VA credentialing and background screening.
- Successful HHS OIG exclusion-list verification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous VA or federal healthcare experience.
- Hospital-based inpatient phlebotomy experience.
- Emergency Department blood collection experience.
- Experience with STAT, timed, and difficult blood draws.
- Experience processing and preparing specimens for reference laboratory testing.
- Familiarity with electronic laboratory information systems.
- Strong patient communication, organizational, and time management skills.
VA Health and Compliance Requirements:
Selected candidates must be able to complete applicable VA occupational health and credentialing requirements, including:
- Tuberculosis screening (TST or IGRA), with chest X-ray if indicated.
- Documentation of MMR and Varicella immunity.
- Tdap vaccination documentation.
- Annual influenza vaccination or an approved alternative when applicable.
- Hepatitis B vaccination and required screening documentation.
- Bloodborne pathogen training.
- Required VA privacy, HIPAA, information security, and records management training.
Submission Requirements:
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- Updated professional resume reflecting at least three years of recent phlebotomy experience.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification copies.
- NPI information, if already assigned.
- Relevant professional references.
- Additional documentation required for VA credentialing and occupational health clearance.
Benefits:
Benefits, where offered, are subject to the employing organization's eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: Minimum 3 years of recent experience (Required).
- Inpatient / Outpatient Blood Collection (Preferred).
- Emergency Department Phlebotomy (Preferred).
- VA Healthcare Experience (Preferred).
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required).
- ACLS Certification (Required).
- NPI or Ability to Obtain (Required).
Work Location:
In person – White River Junction VA Medical Center
163 Veterans Drive
White River Junction, VT 05009.
Apply Today:
Join Nexus MedPro Staffing in supporting the White River Junction VA Medical Center and contribute to high-quality laboratory services for Veterans.
Qualified Phlebotomists with strong clinical collection experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety are encouraged to apply today.