Patient-Centered Phlebotomy Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, seeks a Medical Technician to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing, focusing on venipunctures for inpatients and outpatients and packaging/shipping.

Candidates must have six months general and six months specialized experience in a medical laboratory setting; select placement factor includes phlebotomy experience; English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience and six months specialized experience in a medical lab setting.
• Experience with laboratory tests, specimen handling, and reporting findings.
• Education substitutions acceptable per VA standards; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients.
• Handle specimen receipt, preparation for testing, and packaging.
• Process specimens for testing and ensure proper shipping.
• Maintain safety practices and accurate documentation.

Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Specimen Collection

Education

Associate degree + lab training

Chemistry / biology coursework

Medical laboratory technician training

Job description

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, seeks a Medical Technician to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing, focusing on venipunctures for inpatients and outpatients and packaging/shipping.

Candidates must have six months general and six months specialized experience in a medical laboratory setting; select placement factor includes phlebotomy experience; English proficiency required.