# Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a7818f7b-459a-44c4-b180-a468b201bd42

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Appleton, WI
- Salary: 40736 – 52957 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves drawing blood from patients, processing specimens, and performing basic laboratory tests at a VA clinic. It suits someone with phlebotomy training or laboratory experience who can work independently while following strict protocols for specimen handling and patient safety.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Electrocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, Venipuncture

## Required

- At least one year of specialized phlebotomy or laboratory experience at GS-4 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of collection tube types and specimen handling requirements
- Understanding of infection control and aseptic technique
- Ability to identify and reject unsuitable specimens
- Knowledge of specimen packaging and shipping guidelines

## Nice to have

- Experience with psychiatric or seriously ill patients
- Familiarity with communicable disease precautions
- Training experience with other phlebotomy staff

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890149000