Medical Technician- Phlebotomist

Veterans Health Administration • Lincoln, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The employee serves as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist within Pathology & Laboratory Medical Services at the Veterans Healthcare System in Togus, Maine. This is an onsite, patient-care position and is not virtual; employees must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location.

The role performs phlebotomy and specimen-procurement work, prepares samples for testing, conducts standard diagnostic procedures, maintains supplies and reusable equipment, and supports laboratory service communications. The employee must identify and appropriately respond to adverse patient reactions. The position requires proficiency in basic written and spoken English, and prior experience performing phlebotomy or blood draws on human patients.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays may be included. The position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, security/background investigation, seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, and a one-year probationary period. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Have experience performing phlebotomy or blood draws on human patients.
• Meet GS-4 qualification requirements through qualifying experience, education, or a combination of both. The experience route requires at least six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience.
• For the education route, meet one of the specified laboratory-assistant or relevant post-high-school science coursework and training pathways; submit transcripts when relying on education.
• Provide resume experience details including job title, duties, start and end month/year, and hours worked per week.
• Complete pre-employment urinalysis drug screening; refusal or a verified positive result prevents appointment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Be subject to a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding.
• Provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements; starting May 7, 2025, non-REAL-ID-compliant driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards are not acceptable for this purpose.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Meet the physical demands of primarily standing and walking, with some bending, lifting, and carrying light items.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Collect specimens in the appropriate containers according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain the physical condition of samples and respond to time factors to preserve the specimen's physiologic state.
• Educate patients on proper collection techniques.
• Prepare samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, decanting, and aliquoting.
• Maintain adequate supplies for phlebotomy and specimen-procurement procedures.
• Answer laboratory service calls by finding and relaying accurate information or referring callers to technical personnel.
• Perform standard diagnostic tests and procedures, including bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests, and fingerstick glucose.
• Sterilize equipment using an autoclave and clean glassware and other reusable items.
• Identify and appropriately respond to adverse reactions, including fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and cardiac arrest.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed