Medical Technician-phlebotomist - Togus, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
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Togus, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:


THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION

Major Duties:


  • Collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechnique.
  • Works from requisitions, computerized phlebotomy lists and instructions or other verbal requests to obtain and collect patient's blood.
  • Performs data entry associated with phlebotomy.
  • Follows departmental policies to correctly identify the patient before any blood specimen is drawn by checking patient ID bracelet as an inpatient and the Veteran's full name and full social security number as an outpatient and to correctly label all specimens drawn at the site of collection.
  • Adheres to blood borne pathogen standard precautions and all phlebotomy safety policies, when performing phlebotomy.
  • Delivers specimens to Laboratory in the most expedient manner and in the proper transport container.
  • Starts glucose tolerance procedures and collects remaining specimens at required times.
  • Draws other timed specimens as indicated. Picks up and delivers to the Laboratory a variety of clinical or anatomic specimens other than blood.
  • Sorts and processes specimens received in central specimen receipt area of department in order of priority for best patient results and to meet turnaround time goals. Using problem solving skills identifies and corrects any problems arising with the received specimens.
  • Handles relevant phone calls for the clinical and/or anatomic accessioning areas and where possible resolves whatever issues precipitated the telephone call based upon his/her knowledge and experience.
  • Maintains orderly and timely flow of specimens to the technical areas throughout tour of duty.
  • Performs other specialized procedures as directed in Point of Care, Microbiology, and Specimen Processing.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 12:00pm-8:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays.


Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized


Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • 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 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:


THERE IS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.
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PLUS

In addition to the language proficiency requirement, the following is also required:


  • ~OR~

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PLUS

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job).

Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirement for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.
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The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.**You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Infection Control
  • Specimen Collection

IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.


  • 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; religious; 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.
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Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate standing, stooping, pushin
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