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Medical Technician-Phlebotomy
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site Ann Arbor, MI $44K – $64K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Medical Technician ESFJISFJISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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This Medical Technician position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Harbor, Michigan. The position serves as a phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory, specimen receiving in Central Receiving department, and processing technician in the Send Out area. This position is to cover Ann Arbor Medical Center and rotate to the CBOC location such as Canton on a as needed basis.
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*** Major duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing the collection site and drawing blood cultures utilizing sterile field techniques during ward rounds at specified times.
- →Venipuncture procedures performed on the wards involve drawing blood from a patient in various states, such as the comatose, disabled, sedated, patients in traction, who may have possible other complicating conditions.
- →Aware of proper procedures to be followed in case of incidents of fainting and convulsions.
- →Responsible for ensuring precise identification of patients by following designated three tier identification protocols.
- →Responsible for patient care activities for adult and geriatric patients.
- →Responsible for knowing and following universal precaution protocol.
- →Maintain stocks and supplies for blood and blood culture collection.
- →Trains new employees as assigned by supervisor.
- →Attends training and educational seminars as needed and completes computerized educational modules as assigned.
- →Perform other duties as assigned.
- →DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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.
- →Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
- →Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.
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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8b2a8357-d607-4d3f-bbb3-a82a96efdc0d
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