This position is located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) within the VA St. Louis Health Care System. Medical Technician-Phlebotomists are responsible for obtaining blood samples by venipuncture from inpatients and outpatients for clinical laboratory testing. In addition, Medical Technician-Phlebotomists are also responsible for correctly routing or delivering samples and maintaining records of all blood draws.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs phlebotomy duties on both inpatients and outpatients for clinical laboratory testing. Uses a computer to query patient demographics, laboratory test requests, test order status and test descriptions. Uses a computer to order, delete or amend laboratory tests, build collection lists, print collection lists and labels, and log in collection of specimens.
Uses centrifuges and other laboratory equipment and supplies to process specimens after collection. Sorts aliquots and distributes specimens throughout the laboratory and to other hospital and referral labs. Assists the Ancillary Testing Coordinator. Performs ancillary testing procedures, for example fingerstick glucose measurements, and quality control associated with these tests.
Acts as courier to deliver specimens to UMHC laboratories and returns pathology reports, test results and specimens to the laboratory. Measures, aliquots, and prepares preservatives for surgical and cytology specimens. Picks up, preserves, measures, aliquots, and prepares for shipment all 24 hour urine collections. Stocks blood drawing and processing supplies in the receiving area and blood drawing room.
Insures printers in receiving room and blood drawing room are functioning properly. Instruct patients on proper collection of specimens for timed and random testing. Answers queries from physicians, nurses and other hospital staff regarding test requirements. Routes calls to the proper section of the lab. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm and Monday - Friday from 2:00pm-10:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomist/PD09444A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Ashley.Moore5@va.gov · 314-652-4100
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $42931 – $55814/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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