Phlebotomy Medical Technician - Lab Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Medical Technician in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens in the computer system, collecting and evaluating patient specimens, and assisting patients throughout the process.

The role requires select placement factors and English proficiency. Applicants must meet specific education and experience criteria to qualify for the GS-4 level, with pertinent laboratory experience

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic English (written and spoken) per 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
• Selective Placement Factor: experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.
• GS-4 level requires 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience in medical laboratory or related field.
• Education options include associate degree with approved lab training or equivalent combinations (see text).

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens into the computer system.
• Collect and evaluate patient specimens.
• Answer questions related to specimens and provide information to patients.
• Instruct and assist patients regarding specimen collection procedures.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.

Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Specimen Collection

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory assistant or related field

1 year study in chemistry or biological sciences + one-year medical/clinical lab training

Job description

United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Medical Technician in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens in the computer system, collecting and evaluating patient specimens, and assisting patients throughout the process.

The role requires select placement factors and English proficiency. Applicants must meet specific education and experience criteria to qualify for the GS-4 level, with pertinent laboratory experience