Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

Job Title

This is a temporary appointment (not-to-exceed 1/27/2028). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Intermittent positions offer health insurance only if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days.

Duties

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Performs specimen collection hospital rooms, extended care rooms and outpatient specimen collection area. May also be performed under emergent situation such as cardiac arrest, stroke, critically ill or non-cooperative patients.
• Follows standard operating procedures for guidance in specimen collection however all situations will not be addressed in procedures and frequently must use professional knowledge when collecting specimens.
• Work is frequently performed at a fast paced and must be able to independently make decisions on specimen procurement problems.
• Identifies test that require special handling conditions and appropriately preform proper specimen collection.
• Initiates emergency care procedures in the even a patient has a reaction to blood collection procedures including fainting, hematoma, and anxiety.
• Adheres to laboratory safety policies and regulatory requirements including infection control policies such as hand hygiene, specimen transport, and patient isolation. Has knowledge of using protective clothing and gear, such as gloves, gowns, and face masks, eye protection and biological safety hoods, as appropriate according to the hospital guidelines and for Standard Precautions.
• Ensures specimens are maintained at the proper temperature and conditions to ensure integrity (on ice, protected from light) as required by the test required by the test ordered.
• Must prioritize STAT, ASAP and routine specimen collection.
• Performs 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: Intermittent: Daytime hours. No weekends or holidays. Specific shifts to be discussed during interview.

Recruitment & Relocation: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved