Medical Technician- Phlebotomist

Veterans Health Administration; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Technician- Phlebotomist at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi, MS. The role requires performing venipuncture, specimen processing, labeling, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure accurate testing and patient care.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with responsibilities including patient education, sample preparation, and communication with staff. A transcript and education verification are required.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Prepares samples for testing to include labeling.
• Maintains adequate supplies for phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
• Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel.
• Acts as liaison between the laboratory, pathologists, physicians/providers and patients.
• Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can be erroneous results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in Biloxi, MS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specimen collection, processing, accessioning, waived testing, as well as other laboratory duties.

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 and responsibilities will include: 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. Prepare samples for testing to include labeling. 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.

Acts as liaison between the laboratory, pathologists, physicians/providers and patients. Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can be erroneous results. Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Full - Time, 7:30AM-4:00PM, Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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 $40736 - $52957/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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