Phlebotomy & Lab Technician: In-Clinic Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Technician with VA Western Colorado Health Care System supports phlebotomy, specimen receiving, and clerical tasks within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Responsibilities include accessioning, processing, testing, storage, and shipping of specimens, along with quality improvement activities to support patient care.

Primary phlebotomy duties are performed to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical laboratory setting, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and

Qualifications

• English proficiency per 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and Selective Placement Factor: experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture/capillary collections for inpatients and outpatients.
• Label specimens and ensure proper identity control.
• Handle clerical tasks and accessioning in reference lab systems.
• Assist in specimen processing, testing, storage, and shipping.
• Maintain patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
• Support quality improvement activities and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical lab support

HIPAA privacy

English proficiency

Job description

The Medical Technician with VA Western Colorado Health Care System supports phlebotomy, specimen receiving, and clerical tasks within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Responsibilities include accessioning, processing, testing, storage, and shipping of specimens, along with quality improvement activities to support patient care.

Primary phlebotomy duties are performed to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical laboratory setting, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and