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Medical Technician - Phlebotomy
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 63 days ago
On-site Alexandria, LA $38K – $49K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Medical Technician ESFJISFJISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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These positions are located with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS), at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. The position is responsible for the support of P&LMS through a variety of lab functions. Performs a range of laboratory support duties such as collection and labeling of specimens for the laboratory through repetitive procedures such as venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and collection/acceptance of other body fluids.
What You'll Do
- →Performs venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients, with a minimal number of failures or required re-sticks.
- →Ensures that samples are submitted to the clinical laboratory with the least possible delay.
- →Assures that proper tubes are used and that the correct amount of blood is drawn by making independent judgement and decision based on the test ordered.
- →Verifies the patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes with the patient's name and social security number to ensure proper identification.
- →Records test time and intervals as appropriate.
- →Processes and assures proper storage of specimens.
- →Uses standard aseptic procedures and safeguards and adheres to safety, infection control, and universal precautions at all times.
- →Makes gross visual observations during specimen collection and identifies subtle changes regarding the patient's condition, notifying appropriate emergency personnel as needed.
- →Receives all specimens that are sent to commercial reference laboratory for testing.
- →Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment, controls supplies, and maintains and controls laboratory records.
- →Performs other related 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.
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
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