A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchMedical Technician - PhlebotomyDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Health AdministrationVeterans Health AdministrationPrintShareSaveResumes limited to two pagesStarting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. ..SummaryThis position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Naples VA Clinic, in Naples, FL. The Medical Technician - Phlebotomy provides assistance to Medical Technologists, Supervisors, and Managers in performing specimen collection, examination, receipt, processing and shipment procedures as well as phlebotomy in an inpatient and outpatient setting.SummaryThis position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Naples VA Clinic, in Naples, FL. The Medical Technician - Phlebotomy provides assistance to Medical Technologists, Supervisors, and Managers in performing specimen collection, examination, receipt, processing and shipment procedures as well as phlebotomy in an inpatient and outpatient setting.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/02/2025 to 09/10/2025 Salary$48,456 to - $62,987 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5Location1 vacancy in the following location:Naples, FL1 vacancyRemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series) Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testYes Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCARZ-12790613-25-DC Control number 844764000This job is open toVideosDuties***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***Major duties include but are not limited to:
Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container.
Reviews requests for laboratory testing to verify the accuracy and completeness of lab order.
Troubleshoots and resolves specimen label or specimen integrity issues to prevent delays in patient care.
Responsible for the collection of pre-employment, random, or "for cause" /suspicious drug screens.
Communicates with the patient's care team to resolve lab order discrepancies and/or special needs.
Packages specimens at variable temperatures for specimen transports to ensure specimen stability and acceptability at the reference testing facility.
Prints labels from computer systems or creates backup labels from alternate labeling devises.
Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can be erroneous results (instrument malfunction, conditions of test performance, reaction systems, specimen integrity, and/or test procedures).
Reports all issues, concerns, and complaints in the laboratory quality management control system.
Trains phlebotomy interns on patient identification and venipuncture procedures using accepted techniques.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.RequirementsConditions of employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (
). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. * Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)QualificationsENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.
The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.
In addition to the English Language and Selective Placement Factor, to qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following:EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is: (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled. At this level, specialized experience should include experience performing a variety of relatively standardized tests, examinations, and determinations. The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; and following written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.~OR~EDUCATION: 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 appropriate to the position to be filled. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application)~OR~COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience, as described above. Note: only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application)You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Computer Skills
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
Patient Care
Quality Assurance
Specimen Collection
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular and physical exertion such as walking, bending, recurrent standing and moderate lifting. The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity needed to perform intricate analytical and technical procedures. Data entry includes patient information, test orders, and other critical data in a computer that may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eyestrain. The incumbent must have normal color vision correctable to 20/20. The position may also require assisting geriatric and/or disabled patients.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at .EducationIMPORTANT: 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: . 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: .Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at . Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA 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. .
