Phlebotomy Technician — Hospital Lab Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VAMC Pittsburgh Laboratory seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy to support multiple departments with specimen collection and processing. This role involves clinical and administrative tasks in a busy lab environment.

The incumbent will perform phlebotomy on patients, handle specimen receipt and shipping, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet English language proficiency requirements for direct patient care.
• Selective Placement Factor: experience performing phlebotomy on patients.
• 6 months general and 6 months specialized experience in a related lab setting.
• Education transcripts must be submitted with application materials.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection from patients and specimen handling.
• Specimen receipt, preparation, and ordering in the laboratory system.
• Specimen shipping to appropriate testing locations.
• Provide clinical and administrative support across laboratory departments.

Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Specimen Collection

Education

Associate degree or certificate in clinical laboratory support

Chemistry or biological sciences coursework

Medical laboratory assistant/technician training

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VAMC Pittsburgh Laboratory seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy to support multiple departments with specimen collection and processing. This role involves clinical and administrative tasks in a busy lab environment.

The incumbent will perform phlebotomy on patients, handle specimen receipt and shipping, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with standards.