Student Trainee

Pathways Internship Program

The position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program. The program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. The Internship provides managers a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements. It also provides the student with work experience directly related to the curriculum studies or career goals while offering eligibility for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment upon completion. The student trainee is responsible for collecting a broad range of routine and non-routine specimens; there is a high level of interaction with patients who may be combative and uncooperative. The major aspects of the work performed are phlebotomy, specimen collection, accessioning and processing. All duties are completed following an established process with very detailed guidelines. At the GS-3 level, the technician is under close and continuing technical supervision. Work schedule: negotiable (PRN), minimum 16 hours every 2 weeks.

US Department of Veterans Affairs