Phlebotomist

Aptive·Columbus, Georgia

$25 - $25/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Phlebotomist · $25 - $25/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-37% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Columbus, Georgia ($40.00/hr)

86 similar openings in the Columbus area · median $39.00/hr

$25.09/hr · lowesthighest · $55.00/hr

this role: $25.09/hrmedian $40.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Columbus, Georgia rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 37% below the Columbus, Georgia median for allied health roles.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipuncture and capillary blood draws while ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen labeling. They must also process incoming specimens and maintain detailed records in accordance with safety and confidentiality protocols.

Job Summary Phlebotomist / Medical Technician Location

Robert S.
Poydasheff
VA
Clinic -
Columbus,
GA
Pay: $20.00/hr plus $5.09 for
Health and
Wellness
Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist provides venipuncture and specimen collection services for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring positive patient identification and adherence to the highest standards of accuracy and patient safety. Primary Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws. Accession and process incoming specimens. Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling. Maintain detailed records and logs of specimens collected. Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality protocols. Participate in staff meetings and training as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Recent (within the past year) phlebotomy experience. Manual dexterity, keen observation, and sound judgment skills. Ability to meet VA credentialing and training requirements, including proof of immunizations and negative TB test. Fluent in English (written and verbal). About Aptive Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies. Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management. EEO Statement Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have recent phlebotomy experience within the past year. Applicants must also be able to meet VA credentialing requirements, including proof of immunizations and a negative TB test.

high school
Venipuncture
Record keeping
Infection control
Patient safety
Manual dexterity
Specimen collection
Observation skills
Specimen processing
Patient identification
Specimen labeling
Confidentiality protocols
Capillary blood draws

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $25/hr
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Jul 29, 2027
Application: Employer website

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