Phlebotomy Health Technician — Outpatient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified candidates for a GS-05 position within the Portland VA Medical Center's outpatient clinic services. The role involves ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient setting, including observation-based screening and phlebotomy support under supervision, with opportunities to assist nursing and laboratory teams.

Applicants must meet English proficiency requirements and the grade-specific criteria, including specialized experience,

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in outpatient patient care or related duties.
• Education may substitute for experience with a 4-year degree and relevant courses.
• Combination of education and experience can qualify with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Assist with preparing patients for medical evaluation and setting up equipment.
• Support staff nurse, nurse manager, and laboratory personnel as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Outpatient care

Patient screening

Venipuncture/diagnostic testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified candidates for a GS-05 position within the Portland VA Medical Center's outpatient clinic services. The role involves ongoing patient care duties in an outpatient setting, including observation-based screening and phlebotomy support under supervision, with opportunities to assist nursing and laboratory teams.

Applicants must meet English proficiency requirements and the grade-specific criteria, including specialized experience,