U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy/Point of Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy/Point of Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range
This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $43,970.00/yr - $63,717.00/yr
Summary MLTs use independent judgment to perform full range of duties in the laboratory. MLTs perform day-to-day operations with minimal technical supervision while ensuring testing accuracy and quality of proper patient care. Duties include providing pre-analytic instructions to patients, VA staff, and external entities; operating and maintaining Point of Care (POC) instrumentation; performing specimen processing and waived testing; evaluating and reporting laboratory results.
Qualifications All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification. All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA) on a separate document.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification
Certification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Board of Certification, ASCP – Board of Registry, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts
English Language Proficiency: MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-05 – Experience: None beyond the basic requirements; GS-06 – Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level
Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of MLT principles, practices, concepts and theories for sound independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systems
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation
Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignments
Ability to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory results
Ability to apply complex written laboratory instructions
Ability to consult with other members of the health care team – patients and external customers
Preferred Experience: Clinical laboratory experience including phlebotomy, specimen processing and point of care testing
Phlebotomy and MLT (ASCP and/or AMT) preferred
Duties
This announcement is open continuous
Certificates will be issued to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis until all positions have been filled
Announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled and may close sooner than 2/17/2026
Collects specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient – ensures accurate identification and proper preservation of the specimen and controls physical conditions to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained throughout the pre-analytical process
Evaluates specimen suitability for analysis and requests new ones if unusable
Prepares specimens while maintaining their physiologic properties
Prioritizes STAT – ASAP – and routine specimen collection – processing
The technician must be knowledgeable about tests and specimen requirements across the laboratory areas to ensure proper specimen delivery
Specimen collection and processing is performed independently – without supervision; supervisor and/or clinical laboratory scientists are available for consultation on complex issues
Performs routine waived testing and quality control procedures – surveys samples on Point of Care instruments, reagents, and products – and maintains accurate records for quality control reports pertaining to waived testing
Ensures compliance with accreditation agencies related to waived testing
Recognizes POC instruments malfunctions – common problems and performs simple repairs and preventative maintenance
Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures
Correlates quantitative data with patient data (history, medications) to verify results
Reviews laboratory results for accuracy and reports results in accordance with laboratory policy
Reports and communicates significant or critical values promptly in accordance with policy
Instructs, assists, and advises medical technicians, residents, hospital staff, patients, and students as necessary regarding questions including patient testing, specimen collection and processing, equipment, ordering requirements, etc.
Works as a team member to effectively complete laboratory assignments
Maintains a sufficient supply of phlebotomy materials – reporting shortages to logistics or the supervisor for resolution
Ensures in-date supplies are used – rotates supplies to minimize waste – and properly discards expired materials (biohazard, sharps, or routine waste containers)
Adheres to all facility, local, state, and federal safety requirements
Conducts all work according to Laboratory Safety regulations
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; Daytime hours; No weekends/holidays
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized; Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases; Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time offered per year (13‑26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year); Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave; Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs up to the monthly maximum of $416.66; Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K; Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care; Telework: Not Available; Virtual: Not a virtual position; Student Loan Repayment Program: Eligible for up to $40,000 annually and $100,000 lifetime awards; Service agreement: Three‑year service agreement required
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Industries: Government Administration
Location Minneapolis, MN
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Base pay range $43,970.00/yr - $63,717.00/yr
Summary MLTs use independent judgment to perform full range of duties in the laboratory. MLTs perform day-to-day operations with minimal technical supervision while ensuring testing accuracy and quality of proper patient care. Duties include providing pre-analytic instructions to patients, VA staff, and external entities; operating and maintaining Point of Care (POC) instrumentation; performing specimen processing and waived testing; evaluating and reporting laboratory results.
Qualifications All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification. All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA) on a separate document.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification
Certification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Board of Certification, ASCP – Board of Registry, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts
English Language Proficiency: MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-05 – Experience: None beyond the basic requirements; GS-06 – Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level
Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of MLT principles, practices, concepts and theories for sound independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systems
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation
Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignments
Ability to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory results
Ability to apply complex written laboratory instructions
Ability to consult with other members of the health care team – patients and external customers
Preferred Experience: Clinical laboratory experience including phlebotomy, specimen processing and point of care testing
Phlebotomy and MLT (ASCP and/or AMT) preferred
Duties
This announcement is open continuous
Certificates will be issued to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis until all positions have been filled
Announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled and may close sooner than 2/17/2026
Collects specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient – ensures accurate identification and proper preservation of the specimen and controls physical conditions to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained throughout the pre-analytical process
Evaluates specimen suitability for analysis and requests new ones if unusable
Prepares specimens while maintaining their physiologic properties
Prioritizes STAT – ASAP – and routine specimen collection – processing
The technician must be knowledgeable about tests and specimen requirements across the laboratory areas to ensure proper specimen delivery
Specimen collection and processing is performed independently – without supervision; supervisor and/or clinical laboratory scientists are available for consultation on complex issues
Performs routine waived testing and quality control procedures – surveys samples on Point of Care instruments, reagents, and products – and maintains accurate records for quality control reports pertaining to waived testing
Ensures compliance with accreditation agencies related to waived testing
Recognizes POC instruments malfunctions – common problems and performs simple repairs and preventative maintenance
Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures
Correlates quantitative data with patient data (history, medications) to verify results
Reviews laboratory results for accuracy and reports results in accordance with laboratory policy
Reports and communicates significant or critical values promptly in accordance with policy
Instructs, assists, and advises medical technicians, residents, hospital staff, patients, and students as necessary regarding questions including patient testing, specimen collection and processing, equipment, ordering requirements, etc.
Works as a team member to effectively complete laboratory assignments
Maintains a sufficient supply of phlebotomy materials – reporting shortages to logistics or the supervisor for resolution
Ensures in-date supplies are used – rotates supplies to minimize waste – and properly discards expired materials (biohazard, sharps, or routine waste containers)
Adheres to all facility, local, state, and federal safety requirements
Conducts all work according to Laboratory Safety regulations
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; Daytime hours; No weekends/holidays
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized; Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases; Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time offered per year (13‑26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year); Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave; Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs up to the monthly maximum of $416.66; Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K; Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care; Telework: Not Available; Virtual: Not a virtual position; Student Loan Repayment Program: Eligible for up to $40,000 annually and $100,000 lifetime awards; Service agreement: Three‑year service agreement required
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology; Industries: Government Administration
Location Minneapolis, MN
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