Medical Technician - Phlebotomist - Recruitment Incentive Authorized

Job TitleMedical Technician - PhlebotomistJob DescriptionThe Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) consists of a comprehensive Tertiary Care Level I VA Health Care System; eleven VA Clinics and two Homeless Veterans Outreach Centers and has an affiliate agreement with the top ranked University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. ICVAHCS is home to the Center for Access & Delivery Research and Evaluation (CADRE), one of the largest research departments in the VA. CADRE is an energetic and upbeat organization with 18 core investigators, 29 affiliate or associate investigators, 3 Career Development Awardees, 5 VA Quality Scholars, over 50 research personnel, and over 40 funded projects.DutiesFollows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labelingPerforms routine venipuncture specimen collections from patientsFollows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate containerControls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintainedProvides education to patients for proper collection techniquesPrepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement proceduresAnswers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnelPerforms cleaning of glassware and other reusable itemsIdentifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrestsPerform other related duties as assignedWork ScheduleMonday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm OR 8:00am-4:30pmPosition Description/PD#:Medical Technician - Phlebotomist - Recruitment Incentive Authorized/ PD50609ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives:May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS):Not AuthorizedVA Midwest Health Care NetworkThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.