Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

Veterans Health Administration • The Villages, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Medical Technician in the Central Phlebotomy and Processing Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The technician collects, accessiones, and processes specimens from outpatient and inpatient populations. The role is not virtual; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

The work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and includes patient-facing specimen collection, specimen handling and processing, routine diagnostic procedures, and related laboratory support. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, and the Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience performing phlebotomy or blood draws on human patients.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4; a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in appropriate subjects; or an equivalent combination of post-high-school education and specialized experience.
• Specialized experience, when used to qualify, must involve technical medical laboratory support or closely related technical support work and include standardized tests, examinations, or determinations performed through detailed procedures.
• Submit a transcript if qualifying based wholly or partly on education.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Complete the required application steps, including an online assessment.
• Selected applicants are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use, a background/security investigation, and the online onboarding process.
• Meet pre-employment identification requirements; beginning May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or state identification cards are not acceptable identification for employment.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel requirement.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, stand recurrently, and lift moderately; dexterity for intricate analytical and technical procedures; visual abilities including depth perception and color distinction; adequate hearing (hearing aids permitted); and emotional and mental stability to deal with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Collect specimens in appropriate containers in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Maintain specimen condition and respond to time factors to preserve the physiologic state of specimens.
• 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 incoming laboratory service calls by providing 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 items using an autoclave and clean glassware and other reusable items.
• Identify and appropriately respond to adverse reactions, including fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and cardiac arrests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Eligible selected applicants may request credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service; approval is required and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level