Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Medical Technician in the VAMC Pittsburgh Laboratory. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, including specimen collection, processing, and shipping, to aid multiple departments.

Must live within commutable distance of Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Transcript submission is required if you base qualifications on education.
• Foreign education must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency to receive credit.
• Accredited education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections.
• Prepares samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
• Maintains supplies for phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
• Answers lab service calls and educates patients on proper collection techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Laboratory procedures

Education

Transcript submission for qualifications

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (if applicable)

Tools

Autoclave sterilization

Glassware cleaning

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Medical Technician in the VAMC Pittsburgh Laboratory. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, including specimen collection, processing, and shipping, to aid multiple departments.

Must live within commutable distance of Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient education.