Phlebotomy Technician - Medical Lab Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Portland VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technician to perform accessioning, specimen collection, processing, and transportation to reference laboratories.

Responsibilities include determining appropriate tubes and panels, entering orders in the electronic health information system, and ensuring patient safety and specimen integrity. The role requires either a year of specialized lab experience or a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, plus

Qualifications

• GS-05 eligibility requires 1 year of specialized lab experience or
• bachelor’s degree with major study in Medical Technician and related coursework
• Transcript submission and clear details of experience required

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and entering specimens into the computer system
• Collecting, evaluating, and processing patient specimens
• Responding to specimen-related inquiries and assisting patients
• Preparing and sending specimens to reference laboratories for testing
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Portland VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technician to perform accessioning, specimen collection, processing, and transportation to reference laboratories.

Responsibilities include determining appropriate tubes and panels, entering orders in the electronic health information system, and ensuring patient safety and specimen integrity. The role requires either a year of specialized lab experience or a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, plus