What is the Medical Laboratory Technician – Phlebotomy/Point of Care role at Veterans Health Administration like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Laboratory Technician – Phlebotomy/Point of Care position at Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Medical Laboratory Technician – Phlebotomy/Point of Care, and it’s located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $44,410 to $64,356.

Dr.Job

What kind of duties will MLTs be performing?

Ms.Smith

MLTs will use their judgment to handle a full range of lab duties, like providing instructions to patients, operating Point of Care instruments, processing specimens, and reporting lab results.

Dr.Job

What do applicants need to include in their application?

Ms.Smith

Applicants need to clearly describe all their qualifying experience in their application, and it’s important to respond to each Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) on a separate document.

Dr.Job

Are there any specific requirements for certification?

Ms.Smith

Yes, candidates need to have one of the appropriate MLT certifications from organizations like the American Society of Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists, or the American Association of Bioanalysts.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician – Phlebotomy/Point of Care
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Salary: $44410-$64356
Industry: Government / Public Service / Military
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted on: 12/23/2025