Laboratory - Phlebotomist

EGA Associates, LLC; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

EGA Associates is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to support laboratory and point-of-care services at a Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic serving Veterans in Pottsville and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The position emphasizes safe specimen collection, clinic workflow, and patient-centered care.

You will perform venipuncture, ensure sample integrity, and coordinate with care teams. The role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits, including multiple medical

Qualifications

• Education, training, and documented competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, bloodborne-pathogen precautions, patient identification, specimen integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to complete VA and EGA background screening, annual competencies, privacy, security, EHR, and onboarding requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain certification when required for assigned patient-care duties.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based outpatient environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic health records and standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection per training and procedures.
• Identify patients and explain specimen-collection procedures.
• Label, handle, and route specimens maintaining integrity and timing.
• Support PT/INR testing and point-of-care testing when trained.
• Maintain documentation and ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Phlebotomy certification (national)

Job description

PHLEBOTOMIST

About EGA Associates, LLC

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide.

Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.

Benefits & Compensation

EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter.

Job Summary

EGA Associates is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to support laboratory and point-of-care services at a Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Clinic serving Veterans primarily residing in and around Pottsville and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The position supports safe specimen collection, clinic workflow, and patient-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection consistent with documented training, competency, clinic procedures, and assigned scope.
• Identify patients accurately and explain specimen-collection procedures.
• Label, handle, prepare, and route specimens while maintaining specimen integrity and required timeframes.
• Perform finger-stick or venous collection for PT/INR testing and support assigned point-of-care testing activities when trained and competent.
• Apply aseptic technique, infection-control requirements, bloodborne-pathogen precautions, and patient-confidentiality standards.
• Maintain accurate collection and laboratory documentation.
• Monitor supplies, collection areas, and equipment readiness and promptly report quality, safety, or specimen concerns.
• Coordinate with Patient Aligned Care Team staff, providers, laboratory services, and telehealth-supported clinical pharmacy services as assigned.
• Provide basic patient-care and clinic-flow support within documented training, competency, licensure or certification, and assigned scope.
• Participate in required training, annual competency assessment, huddles, quality-control activities, and performance improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and documented competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, bloodborne-pathogen precautions, patient identification, specimen integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to complete all required VA and EGA background screening, annual competencies, privacy, security, EHR, and onboarding requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain certification when required for assigned patient-care duties.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based outpatient environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic health records and standard computer applications.

Preferred

• Current nationally recognized phlebotomy certification.
• Previous specimen-collection experience in a primary care, outpatient, or high-volume ambulatory environment.
• Experience with point-of-care testing and PT/INR collection.
• Medical assistant, health technician, certified nursing assistant, or practical nursing training.
• Previous experience serving Veterans or working in a VA or contracted Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility. The Phlebotomist performs assigned duties under established laboratory, nursing, and clinic workflows.

Travel

Travel is expected to be negligible unless required for orientation, training, meetings, or other contract-related activities.

Accountability

• Perform all work in accordance with EGA policies, professional standards, contract requirements, and the spirit of EGA's mission.
• Adhere to EGA's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, and training.
• Protect patient privacy and comply with applicable confidentiality and information-security requirements.
• Complete required training, documentation, quality reviews, and administrative responsibilities within established timeframes.
• Immediately report patient safety events, compliance concerns, clinical risks, and other matters requiring escalation.

Expected Hours of Work

Your work schedule may vary depending on the contract with the Client. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your facility supervisor if you wish to deviate from normal operating hours. Employees may be required to work additional hours to successfully complete work obligations. Employees must obtain prior approval from their facility supervisor before working overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment, which may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computers and clinical equipment, as well as working directly with patients daily.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work includes physical demands associated with a traditional clinical setting such as talking, listening, reading, writing, typing, walking, standing, sitting, manual dexterity, visual acuity, reaching, climbing, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 20 pounds, bending, kneeling, and other physical functions as necessary.

Additional Details

Pay Rate: $18.58 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience and job type)

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (dependent on job type)

Work Location: Pottsville, PA - Schuylkill County