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- Performs venipunctures by correctly identifying patients as to name and full social security number, selecting appropriate collection devices (i.e., proper collection tube, appropriate anticoagulant, etc; adhering to correct order of draw and taking any necessary precautions inspecimen preparation (i.e., mixing, protect carotenes from light, place ammonias in ice slurry, etc.).
- Selects and cleans an appropriate venipuncture site.
- Delivers specimens from collection areas to the main laboratory for analysis and/or prepares specimens for transport for off site locations.
- Receives and labels specimens received from other sections for analysis that includes cultures, blood, body fluids, urine, exudates, transudates and tissues.
- Follow laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container, maintains specimen under appropriate conditions, following guidelines for collecting timed specimens, blood cultures and compatibility (cross-matches).
- Logs telephone requests for tests, ensuring proper orders are obtained and specimens are collected according to the urgency or specific time indicated.
- Assists in the phlebotomy and safety training of staff, students and other health professionals.
- Complies with all Medical Center policies and procedures regarding safety practices.
- Assesses the validity of a process, recognizing common environmental or other considerations that could affect laboratory processes.
- Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures ensuring work area is adequately stocked.
- Assist in the purchase, inventory, and distribution of various laboratory supplies.
- Applies basic specimen collection requirements regarding infection control techniques, site selection, and integrity of sample.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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Medical Technician - Decatur, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs
Description
SummaryThis position will serve as a phlebotomist, specimen processor, and customer service support in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
The primary purpose of this position is for phlebotomy and specimen collection duties in support of Atlanta VA Heath Care System.
These duties can be performed in the inpatient units, outpatient area of the main laboratory as well as at any of the community based outpatient-based clinic (CBOC).
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Overview
1 vacancy in the following location:
Full-time -* Service
Competitive
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Duties
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
Work Schedule:
Rotating Shifts , to include weekends and holidays
Telework:
N/A
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#:
PD11286A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/10/2024.
EXPERIENCE:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE:
Collect, sort, and distribute bundle laundry consisting of personal items. Check bundle items against laundry ticket upon receipt and before return. Ability to instruct, supervise operations ensuring the proper collection, handling, and disposal of solid waste of the medical center. Follow instructions with less supervision.
SCREEN-
OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.
Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Considerable physical effort is exerted while loading and unloading linen onto and off of trailer, picking up and loading soiled linens into turn around carts and delivering exchange carts.
Turn around cards may weigh pounds when filled. Soiled linen bags may weigh 40 pounds when filled. Moderate physical effort is exerted while lifting, bending and stooping while unloading and loading linen carts. Frequent lifting linens and linen packs weighing pounds and pushing carts weighing pounds. Moderate physical effort is expended when handling patient personal effects, such as luggage, trunks, boxes, TVs hanging clothes, etc.Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
The Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy:
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.