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: $31.50/hr — enhanced rate, above federal SCA prevailing wage minimum (Kennebec County, ME)
? Evening Shift: $33.50/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
? Enhanced wages — above the federally mandated SCA prevailing wage floor for Kennebec County
? 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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