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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Technician(Phlebotomist)

Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $58K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Phlebotomist) for the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center. The role involves performing a wide range of administrative functions including compliance with laboratory testing regulations, clerical duties, and providing medical administrative support.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Adjust equipment of laboratory testing, set up all necessary accessories and supplies regarding laboratory testing

Ensure proper cleaning and perform minor maintenance of laboratory equipment and adjust as needed. They must inform the Team of critical changes in testing status and lab values

Collect, label, process, store, and either ship specimens that require reference lab testing or deliver to laboratory area that performs tests that are outside of the Health tech scope of testing or not performed at our facilities

Monitors and documents temperature and humidity of room and equipment, refrigerators instruments etc

Receive patients for laboratory testing

Processing orders and appointments and collecting specimens

Maintains adequate quota of sterile and non-sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment and checks for outdated supplies/items

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Phlebotomy techniquesSpecimen collectionLaboratory complianceMedical terminologyPatient communicationCustomer serviceStress toleranceAttention to detailTeamworkFlexibility

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Physical Requirements: You will be required to undergo a complete pre-employment physical exam

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/18/2025

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists

For GS-3: Successful completion of 1 year of study that included study in medical, health, or related fields

For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position

For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position

GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.