Clinical Lab Technician: Phlebotomy & Specimen Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Technician- Phlebotomist at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. The role requires performing venipuncture, specimen processing, labeling, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure accurate testing and patient care.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with responsibilities including patient education, sample preparation, and communication with staff. A transcript and education verification are required.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Prepares samples for testing to include labeling.
• Maintains adequate supplies for phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
• Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel.
• Acts as liaison between the laboratory, pathologists, physicians/providers and patients.
• Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can be erroneous results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Technician- Phlebotomist at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. The role requires performing venipuncture, specimen processing, labeling, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure accurate testing and patient care.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with responsibilities including patient education, sample preparation, and communication with staff. A transcript and education verification are required.