Medical Technician / Phlebotomist - VA Medical Center (Togus, Augusta, ME)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Technician / Phlebotomist – VA Medical Center (Togus, Augusta, ME)

Full-Time | On-Site | Augusta, Maine

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking experienced Medical Technicians (Phlebotomists) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Maine Healthcare System (VA Togus) in Augusta, Maine. This is a full-time, on-site federal contract position providing critical laboratory services to our nation's Veterans.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity backed by a federal contract (base year + 4 option years through 2031). Positions are available on day shift and evening shift, with rotating weekend coverage approximately 1–2 weekends per month.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Day Shift: $26.49/hr — federal SCA prevailing wage (Kennebec County, ME)

• Evening Shift: $27.49/hr — includes evening differential

• Holiday / Overtime: 1.5x base rate

• Health & Welfare fringe benefits per federal Service Contract Act requirements

• Long-term contract stability: Base Year + 4 Option Years (through August 2031)

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Day Shift: 0900 – 1730 | Monday–Friday + Rotating Weekends

Evening Shift: 1500 – 2330 | Monday–Friday + Rotating Weekends

Weekend Day: 0600 – 1400 | Approximately 1–2 weekends per month

Weekend Evening: 1330 – 2100 | Approximately 1–2 weekends per month

Holiday and overtime coverage required on an as-needed basis. On-call/standby duties are NOT required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform patient phlebotomy: inpatient ward rounds, outpatient, Emergency Department (ED), STAT, ASAP, and timed draws

• Process specimens and prepare send-out specimens

• Cross-train in specimen spin-down and send-out testing look-up procedures

• Positively identify patients and specimens prior to collection, testing, or aliquoting

• Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient test results and Quality Control (QC)

• Identify, document, and resolve collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues

• Safeguard electronic and paper patient information in compliance with HIPAA and VA privacy standards

• Participate in monthly Laboratory Quality Improvement and Staff Meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent phlebotomy experience required

Education — One of the following:

• Completion of a full-time (~1 year) medical/clinical laboratory assistant training program including chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology; OR

• Associate degree with second-year completion of an accredited laboratory assistant training program; OR

• Bachelor's degree with a major in a relevant science or minimum 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position

Certifications & Clearances:

• National phlebotomy certification: NOT required

• BLS certification: NOT required at application — VA provides training upon onboarding

• ACLS: NOT required

• Must pass a federal background investigation (Tier 1 / Low Risk)

• Must be eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify employer)

• Must not appear on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities

• Pre-employment health documentation required prior to first shift: TB test, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, and Hepatitis B vaccination series

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Federal contract stability — long-term opportunity through August 2031

• Federally mandated SCA prevailing wages — above open-market Maine rates

• Health & welfare fringe benefits included per Service Contract Act

• Mission-driven work — directly serving U.S. Veterans at VA Togus

• Established federal healthcare staffing company with active VA and IHS contracts nationwide

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following to be considered:

• Current resume with phlebotomy experience clearly documented

• Copies of relevant education credentials (diplomas, certificates)

• Three professional references with valid phone and email contact information

Contact: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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We have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical
professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.

Company Description

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions. \r\nWe have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical\r\nprofessionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.