The Medical Technician will serve as a phlebotomist, specimen processor, and customer service support in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The Medical Technician provides both clinical and administrative support to the laboratory and VA providers while performing a range of diagnostic laboratory support duties such as venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and collection/acceptance of other body fluids such as urine, stool, or sputum.
Major duties include but not limited to: Responsible for proper patient identification, proper sample procurement, and proper specimen labeling following guidelines from accrediting agency regulations and standards. Properly identifies all patients with two identifiers to assure the accuracy of the specimen collected and documents collection appropriately. Uses judgment and independently resolves identification discrepancies through staff contacts as needed.
Independently responsible for selecting the best venipuncture site, most suitable phlebotomy equipment (needle type, size, and length), most appropriate cleansing agent(s), proper collection vials and assessing the patient's condition before, during, and after the procedure. Understands and follows the proper order of draw for tubes whether in a vacutainer system or a syringe system.
Receives requests for testing and specimens into the laboratory and verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request. Separates and routes the specimens to the specific laboratory section that performs the testing. Assists healthcare personnel who deliver specimens by directing them to place the specimens in the proper location based on the type of testing and the laboratory section.
Evaluates suitability of specimens for analysis, requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable. Controls the sample's physical condition and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained. Responsible for the sterile collection and dispersal of physician requested patient clean catch urinalysis specimens, urine cultures, and 24-hr urine collections.
Serve the role of customer support representative for the laboratory, greeting patients, providing appropriate guidance, accessioning lab requests, answering non-technical inquiries, and referring technical inquiries to the appropriate Laboratory staff member. Answers and assists providers and veterans with questions or concerns regarding laboratory processes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm; 7:30am - 4:00pm; or 8:00am - 4:30pm.
May be required to work at other Columbus Locations. Work schedule may change based on agency needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)/PD11349A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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/.
Spencer.Lane@va.gov · 317-709-7548
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $38502 – $50056/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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