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Medical Technician - Phlebotomy - Part-time
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Boise, ID $41K – $53K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Medical Technician ESFJISFJISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID. The incumbent performs a variety of specimen processing and patient support functions, including collecting, evaluating, and processing patient specimens; responding to inquiries regarding specimen collection and handling; instructing and assisting patients during the collection process; and preparing and coordinating specimens for referral testing.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a part-time position (10 hours/week).
- →The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period.
- →Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.
- →The incumbent must make judgments regarding sufficiency of sample, panel selection, and selection of testing medium.
- →Makes gross visual observations and identifies subtle changes regarding the patient's condition, notifying appropriate emergency personnel as needed.
- →Uses standard aseptic procedures and safeguards.
- →Specimens will be obtained from individuals utilizing age specific criteria for the population.
- →The use of a syringe or butterfly may be required in obtaining difficult specimens.
- →The pre-analytical phase (i.e., proper skin cleansing, asking if a patient is fasting, choosing the proper needle to avoid lysing cells, choosing the proper tube for particular tests) is extremely important and is observed to provide accuracy of final reported values being used in the diagnostic area of medicine.
- →Prepares specimens for testing, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquoting, etc., prepares reagents, performs the test procedure, verifies the accuracy of the results and reports results in the VISTA computer system.
- →Operates centrifuges, reporting any malfunction to supervisor, as needed, and evaluates temperature requirements of refrigerators and the wards as needed.
- →Ensures work area remains clean.
- →Receives and sorts specimens collected from inpatients, outpatients, and all CBOC's, checks request slips for proper information, logs in specimen, and delivers specimens to various laboratory sections.
- →Utilizes a variety of reference materials to determine specimen and storage requirements, quantity, patient preparation, etc. of any requested Laboratory test, including reference lab tests.
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: Physical demands will involve minimal lifting, long periods of standing, walking, bending, or sitting.
- ✓Must have the digital dexterity and adequate vision to perform safe venipuncture procedures.
- ✓Lifting will not exceed a weight of 30 pounds.
- ✓The incumbent must fully utilize all safety practices and equipment provided by the medical center, and in compliance with local and accrediting agency requirements.
- ✓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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7425ad8f-128d-4817-9437-72589c6c2268
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