Phlebotomy Lab Technician — Precision Blood Draws

Veterans Health Administration; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration — Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System, Wilmington VA Clinic — Health Technician (Phlebotomy) in the core laboratory. You will perform phlebotomy, receiving, accessioning and specimen processing in a high‑volume setting.

Requirements emphasize certification, regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with LIS and hospital software. Experience with patient interaction and infection control is preferred.

Qualifications

• Specialized phlebotomy knowledge and certification.
• Understanding of chain of custody and specimen handling.
• Familiarity with laboratory regulation and CFR requirements.
• Ability to operate phlebotomy equipment and collection systems.
• Proficiency with LIS and hospital-related software.
• Excellent communication to explain testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for a variety of tests.
• Handle receiving, accessioning, and processing of specimens.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Utilize LIS/CERNER/VISTA/CPRS for data entry and retrieval.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Regulatory knowledge

LIS/Cerner/VISTA/CPRS proficiency

Communication skills

Infection control

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with related coursework

Four academic years above high school (related to occupation)

Tools

LIS

Cerner

VISTA

CPRS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Veterans Health Administration — Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System, Wilmington VA Clinic — Health Technician (Phlebotomy) in the core laboratory. You will perform phlebotomy, receiving, accessioning and specimen processing in a high‑volume setting.

Requirements emphasize certification, regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with LIS and hospital software. Experience with patient interaction and infection control is preferred.