This position is located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR.
The Medical Technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties, including accessioning and entering specimens into the computer system; collecting, evaluating, and processing patient specimens; responding to specimen-related inquiries; instructing and assisting patients; and preparing and sending specimens to reference laboratories for testing.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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.
Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Reviewing patient records, identifying appropriate transplant protocols, and resolving missing test orders through patient interviews and provider coordination Collecting venipuncture and other medical and legal specimens using appropriate techniques, aseptic procedures, and age-specific criteria while maintaining patient safety and specimen integrity Determining appropriate tube types, quantities, testing media, panel selection, and specimen requirements for ordered laboratory tests Accessioning, verifying, labeling, sorting, and processing specimens in electronic health information system while resolving discrepancies and distributing samples to appropriate laboratory departments Performing computer downtime operations, manually entering patient information and orders, generating labels, processing specimens, and restoring orders when systems resume Explaining collection procedures, securing patient cooperation, positioning patients appropriately, monitoring conditions, and responding to adverse reactions and emergencies Monitoring and maintaining laboratory refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, and serofuges; documenting temperatures, performing maintenance, and reporting equipment concerns Receiving and storing laboratory reagents and supplies, verifying storage requirements, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates Identifying hazardous specimens and applying federal, state, DOT, and IATA requirements for appropriate packaging, storage, and shipping Processing and packaging reference laboratory specimens, preparing electronic orders and shipping documents, and coordinating courier and UPS pickups Identifying alternative reference laboratories for specialized testing, verifying shipping requirements, and coordinating funding and unusual testing requests Operating and troubleshooting automated chemistry instruments, processing specimens, performing maintenance, training personnel, and supporting independent off-shift laboratory operations Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 07:30 a.m.
to 04:00 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56207 – $73070/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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