Phlebotomy & Lab Processing Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System in Jacksonville seeks a Medical Technician in Phlebotomy and Central Processing to collect, accession, and process outpatient and inpatient specimens.

The role requires meeting OPM standards, potential time-in-grade considerations, and the ability to work in a laboratory setting with physical demands; the position supports high-accuracy sample handling and patient identification.

Formación

• Must meet all requirements by the closing date (10/19/2026).
• Experience includes technical medical laboratory support or related field.
• GS-5 specialized experience: 1 year at GS-4 level with blood collection, specimen processing and labeling.

Responsabilidades

• Performs collections and handling of specimens from inpatients, outpatients, and ambulatory patients.
• Identifies patients and ensures proper sample collection and labeling.
• Adheres to safety, infection control, and precautions while drawing blood.
• Train new staff on laboratory procedures.
• Assist in processing and testing workflows and communicate findings.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Safety procedures

Educación

Bachelor's degree with relevant courses

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System in Jacksonville seeks a Medical Technician in Phlebotomy and Central Processing to collect, accession, and process outpatient and inpatient specimens.

The role requires meeting OPM standards, potential time-in-grade considerations, and the ability to work in a laboratory setting with physical demands; the position supports high-accuracy sample handling and patient identification.