Medical Technician: Phlebotomy & Lab Processing

Veterans Health Administration; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in El Paso, TX seeks a Medical Technician to perform accessioning and processing of laboratory specimens in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This role includes venipuncture, patient identification, labeling, and timely delivery of samples.

Candidates must follow safety and infection control policies, maintain equipment, and assist in training new staff. Federal benefits apply; shift schedules include evening and day rotations.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If using foreign education, provide Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit recognition.
• Education must be from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process specimens in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform venipuncture and communicate procedures professionally to patients.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers before collection.
• Label and handle samples, ensuring proper routing to testing areas.
• Maintain laboratory safety, infection control, and equipment with quality assurance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab equipment

Education

Transcript required

Foreign education evaluation

Tools

CPRS/VISTA

CHCS

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in El Paso, TX seeks a Medical Technician to perform accessioning and processing of laboratory specimens in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This role includes venipuncture, patient identification, labeling, and timely delivery of samples.

Candidates must follow safety and infection control policies, maintain equipment, and assist in training new staff. Federal benefits apply; shift schedules include evening and day rotations.