This position serves as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy for the Pathology and Laboratory Service in the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS) at Aurora, CO. This position uses knowledge of technical methods and procedures to independently carrying out a essential duties common to the Accessions/Phlebotomy section of the laboratory such as the collection and handling of laboratory specimens.
Duties include, but may not be limited to: Collects blood samples by venipuncture and accurately labels all blood tubes and other collection containers. Instructs patients on proper specimen collection procedures to ensure specimens are acceptable for testing. Receives, validates, processes and distributes specimens to the proper laboratory section for testing.
Collects type and crossmatch specimens verifying the patient's identify, accurately completing the required forms, ensuring proper collector identification on tube(s) and all forms, and properly armbanding the patient. Prepares specimens to be sent to outside laboratories, including reference and sharing laboratories. Administers and collects specimens for employee drug screening program.
Assists patients, visitors, and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance. Provides excellent customer service. Communicates with the Ancillary Testing Coordinator(s) concerning all relevant point of care laboratory issues. Ensures all data entered into our automated data processing (ADP) system is accurate and secure.
Follows proper infectious disease controls by following Standard Precautions and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensures patient results met required deadlines for timely patient treatment. The incumbent maintains a clean work environment. Assist in validations throughout the laboratory including validation of ancillary testing analyzers. Advises professional staff on Medical Center and lab policy and testing matters.
Assists in training and competency assessments. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (With Rotating Weekends and Holidays) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD11753A and PD11752A 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45420 – $65819/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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