Phlebotomy Technician — Veteran Care Lab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy. The role includes venipuncture, specimen processing, and education of patients on proper collection techniques.

Work involves handling samples and ensuring specimen integrity in a federal healthcare setting. Candidates must live within commuting distance or relocate; the position requires a Monday–Friday schedule with

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if basing qualifications on education.
• Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript for credit.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Prepares samples for testing including labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting.
• Maintains supplies for phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
• Operates autoclave for sterilization and cleans glassware.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient education

Education

Transcript required

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy. The role includes venipuncture, specimen processing, and education of patients on proper collection techniques.

Work involves handling samples and ensuring specimen integrity in a federal healthcare setting. Candidates must live within commuting distance or relocate; the position requires a Monday–Friday schedule with