Lead Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System seeks a Supervisory Health Technician to lead a team in specimen procurement and processing within Primary Care Clinics. A Nevada driver's license and American Heart Association BLS are required, with the capacity to manage workflow and ensure compliance.

Ideal candidates will have specialized phlebotomy experience, leadership ability, and strong communication to coordinate technical activities and training across staff and

Qualifications

• Requires education or experience related to laboratory work.
• Experience with phlebotomy and venipuncture in clinical labs.
• Strong data reporting and communication skills; supervisory capability.

Responsibilities

• Specimen procurement and processing in Primary Care Clinics.
• Coordinate activities of a health technicians team to meet technical requirements.
• Lead phlebotomy and specimen collection with proper identification procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and on-the-job training for staff on systems and security.
• Use, maintenance, and disinfection of lab equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Quality assurance

Laboratory safety

Data reporting

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

One year graduate education in Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory software

Specialized computer systems

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System seeks a Supervisory Health Technician to lead a team in specimen procurement and processing within Primary Care Clinics. A Nevada driver's license and American Heart Association BLS are required, with the capacity to manage workflow and ensure compliance.

Ideal candidates will have specialized phlebotomy experience, leadership ability, and strong communication to coordinate technical activities and training across staff and