Health Technician (Phlebotomist) Job in San Diego, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs skilled venipuncture in accordance with facility and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assures all test tubes are labeled accurately when performing venipuncture using facility and laboratory designated patient identifiers.
• Verifies correct patient identification, performs proper specimen handling and labeling, accessions specimens, checks that lab test requests are consistent with physician orders, generates labels and sorts labeled specimens.
• Performs a wide variety of blood collection in a responsible nature requiring enhanced knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipuncture and patient preparation.
• Demonstrates versatility of skill in rapidly proceeding from one patient to another to perform multiple and simultaneous collections using accurate patient and specimen identification procedures.
• Establishes minimum acceptable criteria for control/documentation protocol pertaining to test or examination procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for the accuracy of the results and for the adequacy of the results in furthering the clinical objectives.
• Works closely with facility and laboratory computers systems, CPRS and VistA to accession specimens and retrieve results.
• Performs routine Electrocardiograms and ensure data uploading to electronic medical record (CPRS).
• Displays expertise with preparing lab equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, ensuring phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard.
• Recognizes abnormalities and brings them to the attention of the appropriate Medical/Health Care Provider.
• Maintains record of procedures performed in the phlebotomy area.
• Provides orientation/training in performance of phlebotomy and test procedures with the information and experience required to understand underlying disease processes, and inform the physician if unable to obtain specimen.
• Sets up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, making sure that all phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard.
• Maintains laboratory in a clean and safe condition according to agency or accreditation requirements.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory Instrumentation on timely intervals so as to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures.
• Utilizes phone and face to face communication with all levels of clinical, clerical and administrative staff and our Veteran customers. Incumbent must exhibit a professional attitude and technical competence.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with agency customers, co-workers, the general public and others who come in contact with the lab.
• Obtains release forms as per policy and assists patients, visitors, and others requesting information. Provides guidance or referral for special assistance.
• Communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner.

Requirements

Conditions 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/26/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12801490.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.