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Medical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
On-site Ann Arbor, MI $44K – $64K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Medical Technician ESFJISFJISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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This position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services to cover Ann Arbor Medical Center and rotate to the CBOC location such as Canton on a as needed basis. The Medical Technician serves as a phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory, bone marrow assistant for the clinician and specimen receiving and processing technician.
What You'll Do
- →This position routinely performs a variety of tasks such as specimen collection, processing, and testing.
- →Initially he/she will be primarily involved in the support services of the laboratory.
- →In this phase, basic clerical duties, accessing patient orders, specimen collection and processing for testing both within our laboratory and those referred to other laboratories will be the focus.
- →As the employee gains experience and training, he/she will progress into the testing arena beginning with basic test systems (classified as waived or moderate complexity by CLIA standards).
- →With additional experience and training, the employee will be assigned to a larger variety of moderately complex test systems.
- →The incumbent is responsible for performing multiple duties in accessioning, specimen processing, reference laboratory specimen processing, clerical functions, patient testing, and patient phlebotomy as necessary.
- →Each of these functions is a percentage of his/her total time on duty.1.
- →KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to identify adverse reactions to venipuncture procedures.
- →Possible adverse reactions include, but are not limited to the following: dizziness, nausea, and hematomas.
- →Aware of proper procedures to be followed in case of incidents of fainting and convulsions.
- →The incumbents will need to utilize skills in venipuncture techniques, which requires specialized training and/or education.
- →Knowledge of expected normal and abnormal results of tests performed.
- →Knowledge of and ability to use various types of venipuncture equipment.
- →Knowledge of test names, synonyms, and related tests and panels.
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 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
Job ID: 011efd10-ae50-465a-a97d-c51b4b8b4b19
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