Phlebotomist - Junction, VT

Nexus Med Pro Staffing is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist for a high-paying local contract opportunity supporting the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled phlebotomy professional with strong inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department specimen collection experience who is committed to providing accurate, compassionate, and patient-centered care to Veterans.

• Facility:
  White River Junction VA Medical Center
• Location:
  
  White River Junction, VT
• Position:
  Phlebotomist
• Specialty:
  General Phlebotomy / Laboratory Services
• Pay Rate: $50–$53/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Shift: Days | Listed shift 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Schedule:
  
  Eight-hour shifts, with start times varying between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM
• Hours Per Week:
  Pending facility confirmation Anticipated
• Start Date:
  
  October 12, 2026, subject to confirmation
• Assignment End Date:
  December 4, 2026
• Remaining Assignment Duration:
  Approximately 8 weeks
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract
• Work Location:
  
  100% Onsite

The Phlebotomist will provide professional blood collection and specimen handling services to Veterans receiving care at the White River Junction VA Medical Center.

The position includes inpatient ward rounds, outpatient laboratory collections, emergency department draws, STAT and ASAP specimen collection, timed draws, specimen processing, and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing and send-out services.

The successful candidate will follow Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines, VA laboratory policies, patient identification procedures, and infection prevention standards.

Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Collect blood specimens in the Emergency Department and other designated clinical areas.
• Complete STAT, ASAP, and timed blood draws according to laboratory priorities.
• Conduct inpatient ward rounds and coordinate specimen collection with nursing and laboratory staff.
• Verify patient identity using approved identifiers before every collection.
• Select appropriate collection tubes, equipment, and procedures for ordered laboratory tests.
• Properly label all specimens at the point of collection.
• Follow established specimen collection, handling, and transportation procedures.

• Receive, verify, and process collected specimens according to laboratory requirements.
• Prepare specimens for testing, aliquoting, and send-out laboratory services.
• Ensure specimen integrity and proper storage and transportation conditions.
• Identify and resolve specimen labeling errors, insufficient samples, and other collection issues.
• Document specimen collection activities and relevant patient information accurately.
• Communicate specimen collection concerns or delays to the appropriate laboratory personnel.

• Provide respectful and compassionate care to Veterans during specimen collection.
• Explain collection procedures and help patients feel comfortable.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to patients experiencing dizziness, fainting, or other collection‑related reactions.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, and standard precaution requirements.
• Safely dispose of needles, sharps, and biohazardous materials.
• Maintain patient privacy and protect confidential health information.

• Follow CLSI standards and VA laboratory operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen identification.
• Participate in phlebotomy competency assessments and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain…