Phlebotomy & Lab Specimen Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northport VA Medical Center, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS), seeks a Health Technician to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, and patient instruction. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, verifying orders, and maintaining equipment per VA standards.

Candidates should have phlebotomy and specimen collection experience, and may qualify with a bachelor's degree or related education, meeting the selective placement factor and providing reliable

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in a medical/healthcare environment.
• Education can substitute for required experience per IAW standards.
• Selective placement factor: Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection Experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory patients.
• Collects and processes specimens for analyses.
• Explain procedures to patients; ensure proper labeling and test requests.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Specimen collection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Northport VA Medical Center, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS), seeks a Health Technician to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, and patient instruction. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, verifying orders, and maintaining equipment per VA standards.

Candidates should have phlebotomy and specimen collection experience, and may qualify with a bachelor's degree or related education, meeting the selective placement factor and providing reliable