Phlebotomy Tech — Pathology Lab Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center Fayetteville, AR, seeks a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy, accession specimens, and ensure proper handling to obtain accurate, reliable results.

The position emphasizes English proficiency and requires six months of general and six months of specialized experience in a medical laboratory setting, with appropriate educational substitutions. Applicants must meet Selective Placement Factors and can expect a demanding, hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience and six months specialized experience in lab support or related field.
• Experience in technical medical laboratory support work or closely related field.
• Resume must document job title, duties, dates, and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on patients.
• Accession specimens and process to ensure accurate results.
• Ensure specimen receipt, handling and processing to support reliable test outcomes.

Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Specimen Collection

Education

Associate degree with certified lab assistant training

Chemistry/biological sciences coursework + certification

2-year program with chemistry/biological sciences focus

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center Fayetteville, AR, seeks a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy, accession specimens, and ensure proper handling to obtain accurate, reliable results.

The position emphasizes English proficiency and requires six months of general and six months of specialized experience in a medical laboratory setting, with appropriate educational substitutions. Applicants must meet Selective Placement Factors and can expect a demanding, hands-on role.