Medical Technician

This position serves as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomy for the Pathology and Laboratory Service in the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS) at Aurora, CO. This position uses knowledge of technical methods and procedures to independently carrying out a essential duties common to the Accessions/Phlebotomy section of the laboratory such as the collection and handling of laboratory specimens.

Duties include, but may not be limited to: Collects blood samples by venipuncture and accurately labels all blood tubes and other collection containers. Instructs patients on proper specimen collection procedures to ensure specimens are acceptable for testing. Receives, validates, processes and distributes specimens to the proper laboratory section for testing. Collects type and crossmatch specimens verifying the patient's identify, accurately completing the required forms, ensuring proper collector identification on tube(s) and all forms, and properly armbanding the patient. Prepares specimens to be sent to outside laboratories, including reference and sharing laboratories. Administers and collects specimens for employee drug screening program. Assists patients, visitors, and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance. Provides excellent customer service. Communicates with the Ancillary Testing Coordinator(s) concerning all relevant point of care laboratory issues. Ensures all data entered into our automated data processing (ADP) system is accurate and secure. Follows proper infectious disease controls by following Standard Precautions and using correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensures patient results met required deadlines for timely patient treatment. The incumbent maintains a clean work environment. Assist in validations throughout the laboratory including validation of ancillary testing analyzers. Advises professional staff on Medical Center and lab policy and testing matters. Assists in training and competency assessments. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (With Rotating Weekends and Holidays) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD11753A and PD11752A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 requires walking through the clinic, occasionally requiring to lift objects, computer work, and operating office equipment. Additional physical requirements under the Qualifications section. 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/.