Phlebotomist - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Phlebotomist to ensure proper collection of blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients across age groups. You will prepare specimens for analysis, process orders via HIS/LIS, verify acceptability, and follow lab policies in a safe, timely manner.

Essential duties include patient ID verification, venipuncture/capillary collections, urine/stool/sputum sampling, excellent service, data entry, and potential after-hours on-call shifts at the primary site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy or medical assistant training preferred.
• Certification as a Phlebotomist from ASCP preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Weekend/holiday rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification per policy.
• Perform phlebotomy collections by venipuncture and capillary methods.
• Collect non-blood specimens (urine, stools, sputum).
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Enter test orders into the computer system.
• Process specimens according to SOPs.
• Handle after-hours/weekend on-call duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Urine collection

Specimen handling

Data entry

HIS/LIS systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or medical assistant training

Tools

HIS/LIS computers

Job description

The Phlebotomist assures proper collection of blood and non‑blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture as applicable from outpatients and/or inpatients in all age groups as requested by physicians. The Phlebotomist also prepares specimens for analysis by processing orders via HIS/LIS computers, verifying specimen acceptability and performing established pre‑analytical procedures in accordance with laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.

Essential Job Statements

• Verifies patient identification in accordance with VCU Health System Policy.
• Independently performs phlebotomy collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Collects non‑blood specimens such as urines, stools, and sputum for testing.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Administers oral solutions according to laboratory testing procedures.
• Stocks supplies daily as needed.
• Performs data entry of test orders into the computer system.
• Processes specimens according to standard operating procedures.
• Is required to take calls after hours and weekends on a scheduled basis based on primary site requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education: Completion of a phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.

Licensing/Certification

• Licensure/Certification Required: N/A.
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certification as a Phlebotomist from ASCP or other recognized certification agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience.
• May require weekend and/or holiday rotation based on primary site requirements.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

Basic experience in specimen collection techniques (venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collection) preferred. One year of experience in laboratory clerical and computer entry functions preferred.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Required to car travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting / carrying (0‑50 lbs.), push / pull (0‑50 lbs.), push / pull (50‑100 lbs.), stoop, kneel, squat, bending. Work Position: Sitting, walking, standing.

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms / telephone / tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm / hand movements, Finger dexterity, Color vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near. Hazards: Depth perception, Use of latex gloves, Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust / fumes, Exposure to high pitched noises.

Mental / Sensory – Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran