Medical Technician-Phlebotomy

The Medical Technician position primarily involves the collection, transport, evaluation, processing and storage of clinical laboratory specimens; laboratory support position requires technical skills in phlebotomy and specimen collection, patient care, as well as clerical duties. The Medical Technician must rotate through a wide range of medical and clerical duties, in the hospital and outpatient clinical settings.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Interacts with hospital personnel to correct discrepancies such as notifying nursing/medical staff if there is concern about a drawing site, patient is combative, or any other possible contraindications. Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary action; establishes priorities for emergency orders. Verifies patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes with the patient's name, social security number, date, and time, to ensure proper identification. Performs blood-drawing and other specimen collecting duties as assigned in a courteous and professional manner; makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Performs standard diagnostic tests or procedures such as venipuncture and finger stick to collect blood specimens according to written protocols as as directed by the physician or other professional staff. Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times, including before, during and after site preparation, giving patient proper instructions for Federal Drug Screening, removing tourniquets, wearing gloves, following all isolation procedures while drawing patients. Builds manifest for Send Out testing and gathers, aliquots, labels, and packages specimens for courier pickup. Answers incoming calls for Laboratory Services; quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to appropriate technical personnel. Performs disposition of add-on orders; able to independently assess workflow and appropriately triage workload. Maintain files of computer and manually printed order entry forms. Independently contacts ordering provides for clarification to ensure the correct test is performed. Orders and distributes supplies to laboratory departments. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with alternating Weekends and Holidays Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician-Phlebotomy/PD08191A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.