Phlebotomy Health Technician: Blood Collection

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician (Phlebotomy) at the Appleton CBOC, aligned with the VA Medical Center - Milwaukee. Primary duties include blood collection, specimen processing, and ensuring accurate labeling and testing workflows.

Responsibilities encompass patient care, order verification, and collaboration with lab and clinical staff in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Specialized phlebotomy knowledge and practice.
• Experience with specimen handling and lab procedures.
• Understanding infection control and cross-contamination prevention.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls and relays information to staff.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
• Verifies test orders and prioritizes urgent requests.
• Assists phlebotomy staff with training and guidance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Laboratory procedures

Infection control

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician (Phlebotomy) at the Appleton CBOC, aligned with the VA Medical Center - Milwaukee. Primary duties include blood collection, specimen processing, and ensuring accurate labeling and testing workflows.

Responsibilities encompass patient care, order verification, and collaboration with lab and clinical staff in a busy outpatient setting.