The incumbent serves as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&MLS) at VA St. Cloud Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN. The technician performs phlebotomy in the emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, and extended care areas of the hospital and associated clinics. Incumbent also performs a variety of computer, customer service, instruction, and communication tasks.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Perform phlebotomy and follow current CLSI guidelines. Review collection list for uncollected orders and resolves uncollected status. Draw blood from health care system outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests. Adhere to safety, infection control, and standard precautions at all times. Respond to, report, and assist in emergency situations.
Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patients served. Package and ship diagnostic specimens to reference labs in accordance with regulations. Ensure specimens are maintained at proper temperature and conditions to ensure sample integrity. Operate the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program system for lab orders, building collections lists, troubleshooting, etc.
Provide education to patients regarding collection of blood samples and potential complications. Assist patients with lab check-in. Answer clinic laboratory phone, address inquiries, and forwards calls to main lab when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 9:30am - 6:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomist/PD90375A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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/.
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sarah.watson10@va.gov · 319-339-7183
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $39694 – $51604/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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