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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Health Technician (Outpatient Lab) - Direct Hire Authority

Dallas, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $64K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician for the VA North Texas Health Care System. The Health Technician is responsible for the collection and processing of specimens from patients, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly accountable to the Nurse Manager.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collection of laboratory specimens (blood, urine, and stool). Processing of specimens by centrifuge to separate plasma and serum. Separation of specimens into correct tubes for transportation to various labs. Performs D- Sticks for Metabolic studies

Obtains timely and appropriate blood samples as ordered per unit policies and procedures. Recognize abnormal lab values and reports to Charge Nurse and Physician

Exercises sound judgment to identify patient care needs, implement treatment protocols and collect pertinent data

Directs and supports patients in the implementation of unit protocols, treatment goals and provides input into the treatment and discharge plan. Instructs patients on their role in various procedures and metabolic protocols covering information previously discussed with the patient by the Physician or RN. Reviews current treatment plan, CPRS records on assigned patients prior to initiation of any procedures or protocols, to ensure quality care. Documents in clinical record the patient's progress toward protocols, medical treatment needs and interventions; discharge planning and referral data

Obtain venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique from patients in the Outpatient Clinic

Proficiently collects blood samples with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required resticks

Verifies patient information and tests ordered in the computer system

Specimens must be properly labeled and initiated, following specimen procurement policies and procedures

Performs a range of support duties to include obtaining specimens, including, but not limited to, blood (phlebotomy), urine, feces, nasopharyngeal swabs, fecal occult blood specimens (FOBT kit)

Performs the processing of all clinical laboratory specimens and is responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the reference laboratories to include centrifuges, decants, and aliquots specimens as appropriate

Responsible for proper disposition of laboratory waste in the laboratory

Obtains and documents patients' vital signs, 12 Lead ECGs and reports abnormal findings to PACT team members

Moves, lifts, transfers, and transports patients as necessary, knowledge of pain scale monitoring

Incumbent also monitors lab environment: such as temperatures, freezers, refrigerators and incubators to ensure that they are working as expected. Incumbent has a general knowledge of Laboratory accreditation requirements that are recommended by CAP, FDA and Joint Commission

Performs ancillary testing such as CLIA waived testing and operates instrumentation necessary for testing

Completes eyewash station testing. Performs urine pregnancy testing to include controls

Perform quality control (QC) on glucose testing machine

The incumbent must possess the ability to work with all levels of healthcare system personnel and willing to assist the healthcare system staff with a variety of laboratory policies and procedures

The incumbent will have contact with veteran patients, family members, all levels of NTX staff including physicians, nurses, technicians, etc. and be able to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the facility and is expected to maintain an attitude of professionalism and respect towards all

Patient/family teaching, electronic documentation, and basic computer knowledge

Qualification

Specimen CollectionInfection ControlEmergency CareDiagnostic Medical TestingCustomer ServiceIntegrity/HonestySelf-ManagementStress ToleranceAttention to DetailFlexibilityInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

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

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Health Technician requires the Individual Occupational Requirements be met

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

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

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications