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: Kevin@allmedstaffinginc.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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