Medical Technician

Job Title

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs phlebotomy using appropriate and established venipuncture techniques and universal precautions, being careful to avoid areas close to nerve bundles and arteries.
• Collects samples with knowledge of the many special anticoagulants and testing requirements for routine and complex testing both pre- and post-collection, being careful to choose the correct sample and tube types.
• Properly selects containers for 24-hour urine collections according to the testing requirements and appropriate preservatives necessary.
• Assesses patient at all times during and after collection for any adverse responses.
• May be trained to administer new employee or random employee drug screen specimen collection for testing.
• Reports all accidents, near accidents, injuries, work related illness and other emergencies to appropriate supervisory personnel and completes documentation as required.
• Assesses integrity of the specimen and determines appropriate action to address any inadequate specimens.
• Performs a variety of routine laboratory procedures including volumetric measurements, preparation of solutions (i.e. glucose and lactose tolerance test solutions), and preparation of samples for analysis by centrifugation.
• Assists with monitoring of inventory and maintenance of adequate phlebotomy supplies and thorough cleaning/disinfecting of work areas.
• Maintains and controls laboratory records with accurate documentation of orders, times collected, and initials of collector. Files all collection records promptly and assures confidentiality with locking of storage drawers/cabinets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.