Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived tests in a clinical laboratory.

You will ensure proper patient identification, labeling, and regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate care to diverse patients. The role uses Vista and CPRS for orders and data management, with a schedule Monday–Friday 6:30am–3:00pm, and includes patient screening duties, quality control, and

Qualifications

• Transcript required with your application.
• Foreign education must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.
• Federal employment qualifications may require documentation and verification.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures with proper patient identification and labeling.
• Processes, labels, and prepares specimens for testing and shipment.
• Maintains specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, temperature control and packaging.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Waived testing

Patient communication

Privacy & safety

Education

Transcript required

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency

Tools

Vista

CPRS

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a medical technician in the clinical laboratory with responsibility for performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, waived testing, conducting employee drug screens and other duties assigned to ensure the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs phlebotomy procedures including blood and body fluid collection using proper patient identification and labeling protocols. Applies knowledge of laboratory disciplines including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, and coagulation. Conducts specialized collections (e.g., glucose tolerance tests, blood cultures, urine specimens) in compliance with regulatory standards.

Processes, labels, and prepares specimens for testing and shipment following established laboratory protocols. Maintains specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, temperature control, and packaging procedures. Reviews and resolves discrepancies to prevent erroneous results and ensures compliance with quality standards. Utilizes Vista and CPRS systems to enter, review, and manage patient orders, laboratory data, and specimen tracking.

Generates reports, prints appointment lists, and verifies orders to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to collection. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality by adhering to Privacy Act regulations and secure system access procedures. Communicates clearly with patients by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring understanding to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

Monitors patients during and after specimen collection for adverse reactions (e.g., dizziness, fainting) and responds appropriately, including initiating emergency protocols when needed. Provides age-appropriate, compassionate care to diverse patient populations (young adult, adult, and geriatric), ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the visit.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with rotating holidays, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomist/PD04834A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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 $37193 – $47334/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.