Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa City, IA, is seeking a Medical Technician-Phlebotomist in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. This full-time, non-virtual position involves phlebotomy in the outpatient area, specimen processing, and patient education.

Must reside within a commutable distance to the duty location. Schedule is Mon-Fri 7:00am–3:30pm or 8:00am–4:30pm; drug testing applies for designated positions; applications close 2026-11-02.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Prepares samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting.
• Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques.
• Answers calls for the laboratory service and relays information or refers to technical staff.

Description du poste

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The employee serves as a Medical Technician-Phlebotomist in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at VA Iowa City Health Care System, Iowa City, IA. The technician performs phlebotomy in the outpatient care area of the hospital. Incumbent also performs a variety of computer, customer service, instruction, and communication tasks.

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 may include but not limited to: 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. Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: 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 $43600 – $56683/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

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.

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