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* 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.Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:Performing venipuncture and routine specimen collection using established disinfection, identification, collection, labeling, and infection-control procedures; communicating professionally with patients to reduce anxiety and ensure proper specimen collectionVerifying patient identification, laboratory orders, specimen requirements, and collection volumes; documenting collection problems and taking appropriate corrective action while maintaining patient confidentialityDelivering blood and urine specimens promptly to the appropriate laboratory testing areas and ensuring STAT specimens are delivered and reported to the appropriate testing sectionMaintaining phlebotomy supplies, specimen collection areas, equipment, and laboratory environmental conditions; performing routine inventory, equipment checks, quality-assurance activities, and proper disposal of biohazardous waste and sharpsReceiving and accessioning laboratory specimens; verifying patient identification and specimen labeling, investigating discrepancies, and preparing specimens for testing, transport, storage, or shipment in accordance with established proceduresProcessing specimens according to established laboratory requirements, including operating routine laboratory equipment and performing simple laboratory procedures under appropriate supervisionCommunicating with nurses, providers, patients, laboratory personnel, and other facility staff regarding add-on testing, specimen requirements, recollection needs, discrepancies, and specimen statusTroubleshooting routine specimen and processing problems, recognizing conditions that may affect specimen integrity or testing, and notifying appropriate laboratory or supervisory personnel when problems cannot be resolvedPackaging specimens and laboratory supplies for shipment or pickup while maintaining required storage temperatures, specimen viability, and established packaging requirementsAssisting other laboratory sections and CBOCs with phlebotomy and routine laboratory activities as assigned, and adjusting work activities and schedules to meet changing patient-care and laboratory workload requirementsAssisting in training newly hired personnel, students, nurses, medical technicians, and other employees in established venipuncture, specimen-processing, computer, clerical, and laboratory proceduresProviding hands-on instruction and serving as a proctor for student trainees while ensuring trainees receive sufficient instruction and guidance to perform assigned procedures independentlyMaintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and assisting during periods of increased workload or staffing shortages to ensure continuity and timeliness of laboratory servicesWork Schedule: Monday to Friday; 07:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved