The incumbent performs specimen collection, processing, accessioning and waived testing in one of the facilities within VISN 22. This position is physically located in Prescott, AZ (Northern Arizona Healthcare System). The Medical Technician rotates with other technicians through the above mentioned areas and may also be required to work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need.
Major Duties: Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment and controls supplies. Sets up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, making sure that all phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard. Determines compliance with safety requirements, establishes inventory and equipment maintenance requirements and maintains appropriate inventories and maintenance schedules.
Maintains laboratory in a clean and safe condition according to agency and accreditation requirements. Functions as a primary point of contact for implementation of safety regulations and safe working conditions and is accountable to supervisor to report conditions and progress on eliminating discredpancies. Maintains and controls laboratory records. Responsible for presenting the data to the supervisor in a logical and systematic fashion.
Develops and maintains detailed records of all experimental or other protocols and results are neatly kept and catalogued in an appropriate format. Records information pertaining to the storage of specimens or reagents and completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information. Performs all clerical duties required of the position. Performs venipunctures in accordance with facility and laboratory policies and procedures.
Assures all test tubes are labeled accurately when performing venipuncture using facility and laboratory designated patient identifiers. Verifies correct patient identification, performs proper specimen handling and labeling, accessions specimens, checks that lab test requests are consistent with physician orders, generates labels and sorts labeled specimens to be distributed to specific laboratory sections.
Performs work in the testing and examination procedures carried out in the laboratory. Ensures safe and non-traumatic processes are used with critical concern for the donor and the quality of the specimen while using standard aseptic procedures and safeguards. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00pm to 9:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician-Phlebotomist/PD10519A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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/.
Ian.Quentin@va.gov · 928-445-4860 X6720
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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