Health Technician- Phlebotomist

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$42K-$55K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

41% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

Jun 22, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: NY From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Health Technician- Phlebotomist Albany, New York Summary The employee is expected to perform as a Phlebotomist within the Phlebotomy section for Specialty Care at the Albany VA medical Center and is under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of blood collection duties on patients both inpatient and outpatient as well as medical center employees that are consistent with phlebotomy. Duties The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates versatility of skill in rapidly proceeding from one patient to another to perform multiple and simultaneous collection using accurate patient and specimen identification processes. Performs all clerical duties required of the position, including checking orders and printing labels. Sets up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, making sure that all phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard. Monitors the patient environment to ensure patient safety during phlebotomy procedures. Receives requests for testing and verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request. Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary action, including establishing priorities for emergency orders. Enters all requests into the electronic health record using multiple formats. Properly uses approximately 200 computer codes for laboratory test Assists patients with complex sample collection by anterior nasal swabbing and urine collection schedules such as 24-hour. Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data under the provisions of HIPAA and other applicable laws, federal regulations, and VHA Directives. Maintains the blood drawing room, including the replacement of supplies as needed. Keeps the appropriate staff informed

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