Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas seeks a qualified phlebotomist for direct hire. This federal position involves blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, with site selection based on patient condition and test requirements.

The opportunity is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; salary range is $40,736 to $52,957 per year, with potential incentives and relocation considerations as applicable to federal service.

Qualifications

• Venipuncture and capillary puncture blood collection procedures.
• Site selection based on patient condition, age, and test requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, selecting the phlebotomy site by taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age, and the type of test requested by the health care provider.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Positions may be filled in various departments within the medical center. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Key Responsibilities

Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, selecting the phlebotomy site by taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age, and the type of test requested by the health care provider.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

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

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.