Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

Veterans Health Administration; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fresno, CA is seeking Medical Technician-Phlebotomist to support the Specimen Collection/Processing/Send-out Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

This on-site role handles routine venipuncture for inpatients and outpatients, prepares and logs samples, and delivers them to the clinical laboratory, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education? foreign education requires a Foreign Equivalency Certificate.
• Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine venipuncture and collects blood from inpatients and outpatients.
• Receives, logs, and delivers specimens to laboratory sections.
• Prepares samples for testing, including labeling and processing.
• Cleans and restocks phlebotomy areas and supplies.
• Rotates weekends and holidays.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Education

Transcript required

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

These Medical Technician-Phlebotomist positions are within the Specimen Collection/Processing/Send-out Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The positions are assigned to provide phlebotomy support for both inpatients and outpatients at the VA Central CA HealthCare System, Fresno, CA.

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 include, but are not limited to the following: Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients.

Collects blood samples with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required re-sticks, and ensures that samples are submitted to the clinical laboratory with the least possible delay. Receives and sorts specimens, check request slips for proper information, log in specimens, and deliver specimens to various laboratory sections. Prepares samples for testing in the various clinical laboratory sections, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquoting, etc.

Performs distribution, storage and delivery of supplies and other materials used for the purpose of phlebotomy services. Cleans and restocks the blood collection room and areas where trays and equipment are stored. Receives phlebotomy request utilizing both manual and computerized logging methods. Collects of additional samples as required for the purpose of performing additional requested testing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Shifts Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and 4:30am - 1:00pm. Employees are required to rotate weekends and holidays.

Work schedules are subject to change based on operational needs 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 $44856 – $58313/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

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.