Medical Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 51,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Medical Technician position is located in the VAMC Pittsburgh Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA. The employee provides clinical and administrative support to a wide variety of departments in the Laboratory. Duties include but are not limited to, specimen collection, specimen receipt, specimen preparation, specimen ordering, and specimen shipping.

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*** Major duties include but are not limited to the following: 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. Performs sterilization on the autoclave, and cleans glassware and other reusable items.

Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Rotating Weekends and Holidays, Rotating start times between 5:30am and 7:45am. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):Not Approved

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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

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 $39311 – $51107/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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