Phlebotomy Technician — Pathology Lab Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System seeks a Health Technician (GS-5) to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The role supports the VA Sierra Pacific Network with comprehensive care across multiple services.

Qualified applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The position requires standing, exposure to blood products, and adherence to safety guidelines as part of a high‑risk

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes knowledge of phlebotomy guidelines and procedures.
• Experience monitoring patients during procedures and applying infection control principles.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and venipuncture procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Infection control

Asepsis

Anatomy & physiology

Patient monitoring

Vein anatomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or 24 sem hours related to the position

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System seeks a Health Technician (GS-5) to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The role supports the VA Sierra Pacific Network with comprehensive care across multiple services.

Qualified applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The position requires standing, exposure to blood products, and adherence to safety guidelines as part of a high‑risk