Vascular Access Technician I: Bedside Phlebotomy & Care

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks Vascular Access Technician I–III to support the VAIN team in inpatient vascular access and phlebotomy services. They collaborate with RNs to prepare sterile fields, collect specimens, and provide clinical support while emphasizing patient-centered care and infection prevention.

Roles span entry to senior levels, with specific training and certification requirements. The position is hourly with a 40-hour work week and a focus on safety and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy certificate program required; MUSC Health members hired before Oct 4, 2026 may have 25 phlebotomy collections accepted in lieu of certificate.
• Current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required within first two weeks of hire.
• For VAT II: MUSC Safety Coach education required; one year VAT I or 0.6 FTE; phlebotomy experience for external candidates; BLS required within two weeks.
• For VAT III: MUSC Safety Coach + MUSC PIV training required; one year VAT II or two years phlebotomy for external candidates; BLS required within two weeks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Patient care

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Specimen collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certificate program

MUSC Safety Coach education

MUSC PIV training program

Job description

MUSC Health seeks Vascular Access Technician I–III to support the VAIN team in inpatient vascular access and phlebotomy services. They collaborate with RNs to prepare sterile fields, collect specimens, and provide clinical support while emphasizing patient-centered care and infection prevention.

Roles span entry to senior levels, with specific training and certification requirements. The position is hourly with a 40-hour work week and a focus on safety and cross-functional teamwork.