The Medical Technician serves as a phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory, bone marrow assistant for the clinician and specimen receiving and processing technician. This position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services to cover Ann Arbor Medical Center and rotate to the CBOC location such as Canton on a as needed basis.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The major duties include but are not limited to: Draws blood via venipuncture from outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests. Uses special drawing techniques, assuring that proper tubes are used, and the correct amount of blood is drawn. Receives and appropriately handles urine specimens collected at the time blood is drawn.
Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling. Maintains stocks and supplies for blood and blood culture collection. Processes patient specimens by centrifuging and/or aliquoting accurate volumes of urine, whole blood, or serum/plasma into specialized containers for transport. Utilizes sterile field techniques to assist healthcare providers during a bone marrow biopsy procedure.
Attends training and educational seminars as needed and completes computerized educational modules as assigned. Trains new employees as assigned by supervisor. Performs research and trouble shoot problems for specialty send-out tests. Answers inquiries from physician, nurses and other hospital staff regarding specimen requirements, status of tests in progress, turn-around-times, and test results.
Prepares specimens for patient testing, prepare agents, perform test procedure, verify the accuracy of results, and report the results in the computer system. Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: To be determined with rotating weekends and holidays. Will be discussed during the interview process.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.
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 $44073 – $71456/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
There are 5 openings for this position.
This is a To be determined with rotating weekends and holidays. position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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