Medical Technician

Veterans Health Administration

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 61,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Detroit, MI seeks a Medical Technician-Phlebotomist for phlebotomy and preanalytical processing duties at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

The role requires venipuncture expertise, specimen accessioning, and adherence to laboratory procedures with patient education responsibilities. Work involves handling calls, maintaining sample quality, and providing support within the clinical lab.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used.
When using foreign education, a Foreign Equivalency Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement and labeling.
Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
Prepares samples for testing including labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting.
Maintains supplies for phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
Answers calls for the laboratory service and relays information or directs to technical staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Patient education

Laboratory procedures

Call handling

Education

Transcript submission

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The employee will serve as a Medical Technician-Phlebotomist at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, in Detroit, MI. The work involves performing complex venipunctures, specimen accessioning and preanalytical processing with a high degree of independence.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** DUTIES: Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement and specimen labeling. Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients. Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container.

Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained. Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques. Prepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc. Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.

Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel. Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose. Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions and arrests. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and rotating weekends and holidays 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46906 - $60978/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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