Phlebotomist - Togus VA Medical Center, Augusta, ME

Phlebotomist –Togus VA Medical Center

Work Location

Togus VA Medical Center

1 VA Ctr

Augusta, ME 04330

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: Estimated start date: 15 July 2026 – 30 April 2031.
• Total Compensation: $25.20 per hour. 
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have completed a Phlebotomy course of study – completion diploma is required.
• Must have completed a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, or an Emergency Medical Technician training program.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience with basic laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
• Have experience with specimen collection, packaging, and shipment to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Bilingual oral communication skills are desirable but not required.

**Please email copies of all certifications and resumes to careers@fidelitypartners.org.

Attire

The Phlebotomist must wear appropriate professional attire (scrub uniforms are always approved). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) and body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e., stool, urine, sputum) for the VA testing requested by a clinician. 
• Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
• Instructing patients on proper collection of specimens, such as stool and urine, for laboratory analysis.
• Processing and transporting specimens. 
• Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, spin-down, mixing, preparation, and packaging specimens for shipment.
• Handling infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
• Assisting laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory-related activities, including but not limited to ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory-related paperwork, and storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
• Maintaining required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
• Keeping an accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace the sub stock inventory.
• Scanning of medical records and reports as needed.
• Assisting primary providers in the urgent care room when necessary and utilizing basic medical equipment.
• Conducting routine checks of equipment and temperature logs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).