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Medical Technician - Phlebotomy
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Dayton, OH $41K – $54K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Medical Technician ESFJISFJISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Phlebotomy Department of Pathology and Laboratory Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Performs a range of diagnostic laboratory support duties such as collection and labeling of specimens for the laboratory.
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: Performs routine repetitive diagnostic procedures such as venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and collections/acceptance of other body fluids such as urine or sputum.
- →Uses proper sterile techniques for collection of samples.
- →Adheres to special instructions, such as transport on ice, deliver immediately, protect from light, etc.
- →Verifies the patient as the individual denoted on the request/labels using two approved forms of identification and assures all tubes are labeled with the two approved forms of identification, date and time of draw, and first initial, last name of individual obtaining specimen.
- →Evaluates the suitability of all collected specimens for testing.
- →Assesses patient's physical and emotional condition with respect to procedure being performed.
- →Receives and processes specimens from the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
- →Reviews manifests and compares to specimens submitted.
- →Receives specimens and resolves all issues.
- →Assists in the Chemistry department of the Clinical Testing Unit (CTU) pouring off urine specimens into the appropriate tubes for testing.
- →The incumbent loads the correct specimen onto the automation track of the appropriate analyzer for testing with knowledge of all lane specifications such as tube size, tube anticoagulant, type of tube and condition of tube.
- →Process and perform microbiology set-up independently.
- →Uses hospital computer system to accurately perform routine work such as reviewing and accepting lab order, gathering information required to complete assigned duties, and researching and resolving problems.
- →Receives and directs patients, instructs patients in the proper collection of specimens such as midstream clean-catch urine collection, 24-hour urine collection, stool collection, and collection of specimens for culture and sensitivity, occults bloods, etc.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this 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 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 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.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: bef32578-567e-41f0-893d-4e74b58764d7
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