Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist in Portland, ME. The role supports Pathology & Laboratory Medical Services and requires residency within commutable distance.

You will perform phlebotomy and related lab tasks in a non-remote, on-site setting. Responsibilities include blood collection, specimen preparation, and maintaining laboratory records.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required for foreign education credits.

Responsibilities

Performs low- to moderate-complexity tests, including waived tests and slide/preparation work.
Performs blood-drawing duties with strict adherence to sterility and safety.
Prepares referral specimens for shipment and maintains order-entry files.
Fulfills other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Transcript required

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee will serve as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist within Pathology & Laboratory Medical Services (P&LMS) located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Portland, ME.

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:. Performs tests of low or moderate complexity such as a range of waived tests, and preparation of slides, smears, cultures, etc. Consistently adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times, including before, during and after drawing blood.

Performs blood-drawing duties in a courteous and professional manner. Strict attention to sterility requirements for the correct technique when phlebotomizing patients for blood cultures. Prepares referral specimens for shipment. Maintains computer files and manually printed order entry forms. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 $53102 – $69036/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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