Phlebotomist

EGA Associates; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phlebotomist position at Fresno VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, is an onsite clinical role supported by EGA Associates, LLC. The incumbent will perform specimen collection and processing to support routine and STAT testing in a federal hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper specimen handling, delivering samples to relevant laboratory sections, and maintaining compliance with infection control and VA policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current phlebotomy certification by the state of California
• Proof of certification required prior to in-processing and at each renewal
• Continuing education requirements must be maintained and documented annually
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in phlebotomy skills necessary to meet Government requirements
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Must comply with VA Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations governing staff conduct

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, process, and evaluate specimens for testing
• Perform both routine and STAT specimen collection procedures
• Ensure proper specimen handling, including receiving and accessioning specimens
• Deliver specimens to appropriate lab sections and store per protocol
• Support laboratory functions including clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis

Education

California phlebotomy certification

Job description

Details

Client Name: GLA - Fresno VA Medical Center

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency: Normal

Offering: Allied

Profession: Laboratory

Specialty: Phlebotomist

Job ID: 18333120

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Shift Details

Shifts Per Week: 5

scheduledHrs_1: 40.0

Job Order Details

Start Date: 2026-07-29

End Date: 2027-07-14

Duration: 50 Week(s)

Float Required: No

Call Required: No

Job Description

Phlebotomist Position Description

Qualifications

• Must possess a current phlebotomy certification by the state of California
• Proof of certification is required prior to in-processing and at each renewal
• Continuing education requirements must be maintained and documented annually
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in phlebotomy skills necessary to meet Government requirements
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Must comply with VA Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations governing staff conduct

Position Overview

The Phlebotomist provides onsite medical laboratory support services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Fresno VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

Standards of Care

• Provide care supporting both routine and STAT testing
• Perform specimen collection and handling for:
• Blood
• Urine
• Other body fluids
• Support laboratory functions including:
• Clinical chemistry
• Histology
• Toxicology
• Immunology
• Coagulation
• Hematology
• Urinalysis
• Microbiology

Scope of Duties

• Collect, transport, process, and evaluate specimens for testing
• Ensure proper specimen handling, including:
• Receiving and accessioning specimens
• Delivering specimens to appropriate lab sections
• Storing specimens in accordance with protocol
• Perform both routine and STAT specimen collection procedures within scope of practice

Patient Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all patient safety and infection control standards
• Take all necessary precautions to prevent:
• Patient falls
• Injury due to error or omission
• Immediately report all patient safety incidents using VA-approved reporting systems
• Submit incident reports and provide documentation to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
• Participate in follow-up actions as required by VA policy
• Maintain compliance with CDC and VA infection control guidelines

Work Location

Services are performed onsite at:Fresno VA Medical CenterPathology and Laboratory Medicine Service2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA

Client Details

Client Type: Government - Federal

Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)

Address: 2615 East Clinton Avenue

City: Fresno

State: CA

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