Phlebotomist - Compass Government Solutions, LLC

Compass Government Solutions, LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to their True North, which are their principles and goals. These principles are used every day to govern them through their work and relationships when supporting their client with measurable outcomes. To accomplish their mission critical objectives, the leadership team at CGS brings over 50 years of collective executive experience providing full-service Health and Wellness services, Administrative Support Services, Research and Program Management and pilot program execution to federal government agencies nationwide and OCONUS. Our services support the Military Service Member, the Veteran and federal personnel support of health concerns, returning to duty, to their families and their communities and bettering short and long-term outcomes, through integrated healthcare and research.

Compass Government Solutions is seeking dedicated and compassionate Phlebotomists who are interested in providing onsite support at the Danville, Illinois VA Medical Center. In preparation to bid on the associated government contract, we are seeking qualified candidates who are willing to be included in our proposal as an interested and skilled individual. As the Medical Technologist, your primary responsibility will be to draw blood from patients for various laboratory tests while ensuring a high level of patient care and comfort. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and medical terminology.

Job Requirements

• Perform blood collection requiring knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity
of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture, and patient
preparation.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood
cultures and compatibility samples.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in-house
testing or send-outs to reference laboratories.
• Instruct patients in the proper collection of 24-hour urine and other samples collected at home.
• Prepare collection, measure, and record 24-hour urine volumes.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory including those requiring special handling.
• Look up laboratory order numbers and patient information for outpatient draws.
• Use a numbering system to check patients into the laboratory.
• Answer phone and direct calls to other laboratory sections
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with
Patients, Families, and all other Medical Center Employees.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support for the area.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the drawing area.
Must be able to work
• Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., alternating tours. Overtime on an as-needed basis

• Experience: Minimum one year experience within the past 5 years
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), an organization recognized by the AHA, or Military Training Network (MTN) and maintained during their work at the VA.

Some of the benefits offered to our full-time employees include:

• Competitive Salary
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health and Wellness benefit to help cover medical costs
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Plan

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability