Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Medical Technician–Phlebotomy to perform blood collection in the ED, inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings.

You will follow CLSI guidelines, ensure two patient identifiers, label specimens accurately, and maintain courteous patient interactions. Work schedule in this position is Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm or 9:30am-6:00pm, with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify education.
• If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy following CLSI guidelines.
• Ensures two patient identifiers and proper labeling of tubes.
• Draws blood in ED, inpatient, outpatient, and clinic areas.
• Communicates courteously and composes specimens accurately.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CLSI guidelines

Patient identification

Communication with patients

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&MLS) at VA St. Cloud Health Care System, St Cloud, MN. The technician performs phlebotomy in the emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, and extended care areas of the hospital and associated clinics. 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 are not limited to the following: Performs phlebotomy and follows current CLSI guidelines. Ensures two patient identifiers and active communication is used with each blood draw and specimen collection. Draws tubes in the correct order in, accordance with the Medical Center policies and procedures.

Processes Ward Specimens Collection Lists, STAT and Timed draws, and reviews the collection list for uncollected orders and resolves the uncollected status. Draws blood from health care system outpatients for requested laboratory tests and on inpatients. This includes using special drawing techniques and assuring that proper tubes are collected in the correct order and the correct amount of blood is drawn.

Verifies the patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes with the patient's name, social security number, date, and time to ensure proper identification in accordance with Patient Safety Goals. Performs blood drawing duties in a courteous manner. Makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 9:30am-6:00pm 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 $39694 – $51604/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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