Medical Technician

Allied Health Professional

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable.
• Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiological state of the specimen properties is maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Performs quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments.
• Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring.
• Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures.
• Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results.
• Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.
• Collects specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient, ensures accurate identification and proper preservation of the specimen and controls physical conditions to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained throughout the pre-analytical process.
• Collaborates and communicates with primary care teams. Consults and communicates with members of external healthcare teams, customer service and patient education. Will be efficient in organization, able to set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments.
• Must locate and review patient orders in the computer system using VISTA or CPRS programs. Appropriately deletes and adds tests and properly documents in the VISTA system. Patients lacking or with unclear orders require multiple computer searches to identify orders or locate the ordering provider and contact them for clarification.
• Identifies tests that require special handling conditions and appropriately performs proper specimen collection.
• Manages or assists in the management of the metric screening assigned by CBOC supervisor or Ancillary Coordinator. Will perform miscellaneous minor duties as assigned.
• Takes emergency care procedures in the event a patient has a reaction to blood collection procedures including fainting, hematoma, and anxiety.
• Instructs and assists healthcare personnel as necessary regarding questions, but not limited to, patient testing, specimen collection, equipment, ordering requirements, incorporating principles of educational methodology, etc.
• Adheres to all facility, local, state and federal safety requirements.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am to 4pm

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized