Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomist

** *THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include:

• Following procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling
• Performing routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients
• Following laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container
• Controlling the physical condition of samples and responding to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained
• Providing education to patients for proper collection techniques
• Preparing samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.
• Maintaining adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures
• Answering incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel
• Performing standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose
• Performing sterilization on the autoclave, and cleaning glassware and other reusable items
• Identifying and appropriately responding to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests
• Performing other related duties as assigned

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.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required