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Medical Technician - Phlebotomist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Saint Cloud, MN $40K – $52K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Medical Technician ISFJ Customer SuccessHealthcareTrades
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The incumbent serves as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&MLS) at VA St. Cloud Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN. The technician performs phlebotomy in the emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, and extended care areas of the hospital and associated clinics. Incumbent also performs a variety of computer, customer service, instruction, and communication tasks.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Perform phlebotomy and follow current CLSI guidelines.
- →Review collection list for uncollected orders and resolves uncollected status.
- →Draw blood from health care system outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests.
- →Adhere to safety, infection control, and standard precautions at all times.
- →Respond to, report, and assist in emergency situations.
- →Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patients served.
- →Package and ship diagnostic specimens to reference labs in accordance with regulations.
- →Ensure specimens are maintained at proper temperature and conditions to ensure sample integrity.
- →Operate the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program system for lab orders, building collections lists, troubleshooting, etc.
- →Provide education to patients regarding collection of blood samples and potential complications.
- →Assist patients with lab check-in.
- →Answer clinic laboratory phone, address inquiries, and forwards calls to main lab when appropriate.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 9:30am - 6:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 61669829-7808-4e85-8300-d267d2f3e9b0
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