Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in the primary care Lab. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and ensuring safe handling with strict infection control standards.

The role supports Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services in patient care and testing workflows. Responsibilities cover collecting and processing blood specimens, reviewing orders in CERNER PATHNET, preparing specimens for transport,

Qualifications

• Collects and processes blood and body fluid specimens with safety and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of phlebotomy principles and blood collection for tests.
• Adheres to safety and universal precautions during specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes blood and body fluid specimens with care to minimize failures and patient discomfort.
• Performs phlebotomy and manages specimen preparation for testing.
• Ensures samples are stored and transported at correct temperatures and conditions.
• Reviews orders in CERNER PATHNET to confirm required tests are drawn.
• Prepares specimens for pickup to ensure timely delivery to the testing facility.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab specimen processing

Safety & infection control

Tools

Cerner PATHNET

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Technician to provide medical and administrative support in the primary care Lab. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and ensuring safe handling with strict infection control standards.

The role supports Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services in patient care and testing workflows. Responsibilities cover collecting and processing blood specimens, reviewing orders in CERNER PATHNET, preparing specimens for transport,