Phlebotomy Medical Technician - Clinical Lab Pro

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy to perform nonprofessional technical work across clinical labs including phlebotomy, accessioning, processing, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology.

The position requires English proficiency, a selective placement factor for phlebotomy, and experience with venipuncture.

Qualifications

• Selective Placement Factor requires phlebotomy experience.
• Specialized experience or education to meet GS-5 requirements.
• English language proficiency for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Follows patient identification procedures and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture collections from patients.
• Prepares samples for testing including labeling, centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Maintains adequate supplies for phlebotomy procedures.
• Answers calls for laboratory service and relays information to staff.
• Performs standard tests such as occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test.
• Operates autoclave sterilization and cleans glassware.
• Responds to adverse events such as fainting, nausea or vomiting.
• Duties include other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Patient education

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year) or 24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy to perform nonprofessional technical work across clinical labs including phlebotomy, accessioning, processing, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology.

The position requires English proficiency, a selective placement factor for phlebotomy, and experience with venipuncture.