Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

The Indian Health Service; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Eagle Butte, SD is seeking a Health Technician (Phlebotomy) to support the laboratory team by performing routine phlebotomy duties across all age groups.

Responsibilities include venipuncture blood draws, proper specimen preparation for transport to a reference laboratory, and maintaining filing systems for records and reports essential to laboratory operations.

The posted pay range is $40,736 – $52,957/yr and applications close on 2026-10-30.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy duties across age groups.
• Uncompromising patient assessment during blood draws.
• Bedside to lab specimen handling and transport readiness.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties, including age-specific patient assessment for drawing blood.
• Performs blood collection by venipuncture.
• Prepares specimens for transport to a reference laboratory.
• Organizes and maintains filing records and reports for laboratory operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient assessment

Specimen handling

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this position is to augment the regular laboratory work force by performing routine Phlebotomy duties. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy duties, which include age specific patient assessment for the purposes of drawing blood specimens from patients of all age group. Performs blood collection procedures by venipuncture. Properly prepare specimens for transportation to a reference laboratory. Organizes and maintains a system for filing records, charts correspondence, reports other information that is necessary for the laboratory operation.

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Requirements & Education

There are no education requirements. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.