Clinical Phlebotomy Technician - Lab Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX seeks a Medical Technician to collect and process specimens, perform accessioning, and ensure proper storage to preserve specimen integrity. English proficiency is required for direct patient care roles and a Selective Placement Factor includes phlebotomy experience with patients.

Qualification options include six months of general and specialized lab experience or education pathways in clinical laboratory training, with transcripts required.

Qualifications

• 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized lab experience
• Selective Placement Factor: phlebotomy experience with patients
• Education alternatives include 1-year training in certified lab assistant program or 2-year study with relevant chemistry/biological science
• Transcripts required at time of application
• Competencies: Computer Skills, Customer Service, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Specimen Collection

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens including computerized accessioning
• Deliver specimens to the point of analysis or arrange proper storage to preserve integrity
• Maintain proper storage conditions to preserve specimen integrity
• Enter patient information and test orders accurately in computer systems
• Assist in laboratory workflows and support patient care activities

Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Specimen Collection

Education

Associate degree program or equivalent

Science coursework (chemistry/biology)

Medical/clinical laboratory training

Job description

The VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX seeks a Medical Technician to collect and process specimens, perform accessioning, and ensure proper storage to preserve specimen integrity. English proficiency is required for direct patient care roles and a Selective Placement Factor includes phlebotomy experience with patients.

Qualification options include six months of general and specialized lab experience or education pathways in clinical laboratory training, with transcripts required.