Medical Lab Tech - Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center under the Richmond VA Medical Center. The incumbent supports high-quality laboratory services and reports to the Supervisory Medical Technologist.

Closing date for applications is 2026-09-05. Qualified candidates may meet requirements via specialized experience, education, or a combination of both, including phlebotomy and specimen

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year at GS-04 level or equivalent in receiving, accessioning, and specimen processing, including reference lab processing.
• Education: full 4-year degree with 24 semester hours in relevant subjects to qualify.
• Combination: education plus experience can satisfy requirements beyond first 60 semester hours toward specialized-experience requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Laboratory clerical tasks

Patient testing

Education

Bachelor's degree + 24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center under the Richmond VA Medical Center. The incumbent supports high-quality laboratory services and reports to the Supervisory Medical Technologist.

Closing date for applications is 2026-09-05. Qualified candidates may meet requirements via specialized experience, education, or a combination of both, including phlebotomy and specimen