Phlebotomy Technician — Precision Lab Support

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR, seeks a Medical Technician in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service to perform accessioning, specimen processing, and related tasks.

Responsibilities include collecting and evaluating specimens, answering inquiries, instructing patients, and forwarding specimens to reference laboratories; a Selective Placement Factor requires phlebotomy experience. This GS-05 level position may require either specialized experience or appropriate education.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in medical laboratory support work or closely related field.
• Combination of specialized experience and education acceptable for GS-05.
• Resume must include complete information for each job entry (dates, duties, hours).
• Unofficial transcript may be required for education qualifications and review.

Responsibilities

• Accession and enter specimens into the computer system.
• Collect, evaluate, and process patient specimens.
• Respond to specimen-related inquiries and instruct patients.
• Prepare and send specimens to reference laboratories for testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in Medical Technician

Job description

The Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR, seeks a Medical Technician in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service to perform accessioning, specimen processing, and related tasks.

Responsibilities include collecting and evaluating specimens, answering inquiries, instructing patients, and forwarding specimens to reference laboratories; a Selective Placement Factor requires phlebotomy experience. This GS-05 level position may require either specialized experience or appropriate education.