Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)

Veterans Health Administration • Lincoln, ME

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) position is located in the Community Based Clinics at the Lincoln VA Clinic within the Togus VA Healthcare System. The incumbent performs phlebotomy and specimen-processing duties in a clinical laboratory, including blood-drawing procedures, waived tests such as finger-stick testing, and other minor tests as assigned. The position is not virtual and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The role requires collecting and processing diagnostic specimens according to protocols and professional direction, entering orders in hospital systems, preparing specimens for shipment, and supporting clinic personnel with VISTA order-entry and results functions. The position is a designated drug-testing position, and selected applicants are subject to pre-employment urinalysis. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment; employees with an approved exemption must wear a face mask.

Applicants must meet the stated experience or education qualification pathways, have experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients, and demonstrate basic written and spoken English proficiency. The work involves standing, bending, sitting, and walking throughout the hospital during the day.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience performing phlebotomy or blood draws on human patients.
• At least six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, as stated in the qualifications section.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-03, or a qualifying education/experience combination as described in the announcement.
• Meet one of the listed education pathways if qualifying through education: qualifying associate-level laboratory assistant training; specified study and laboratory training; or two years of study including at least 12 semester hours in chemistry and/or biological sciences directly related to the position.
• Submit transcripts if education is used to qualify.
• Complete the required application steps and online assessment.
• Satisfy applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Complete a pre-employment urinalysis; refusing testing or receiving a verified positive result prevents appointment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption; wear a face mask if exempt.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and finger-stick procedures to collect blood specimens according to written protocols or direction from a physician or other professional staff.
• Follow safety, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices while drawing blood.
• Enter requests into the hospital computer system using multiple formats.
• Build manifests for send-out testing; gather, aliquot, label, and package specimens for courier pickup.
• Store, package, and prepare diagnostic specimens and infectious substances for shipment in accordance with Federal DOT and IATA regulations.
• Provide resource and troubleshooting support to clinic personnel using VISTA order-entry and results options.
• Maintain computer files and manually printed order-entry forms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant eligible newly appointed federal employees credit for qualifying non-federal job-related experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual-leave accrual; approval must occur before appointment and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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