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USAJOBS · 1 hour ago

Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $55K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician for the Veterans Health Administration. The incumbent will perform duties in the core laboratory section, including receiving, accessioning, and specimen processing.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Properly identifies patients utilizing the full name and social security number before collecting, processing and /or hospital computer entry of requests

Compares orders from multiple physicians and request the medical technologist to combine the orders

Properly identifies, labels and collection blood bank specimens for STAT and routine testing while next to the patient bedside or chair side

Proficient in phlebotomizing patient in varying debilitation (i.e., paralysis, stroke, mentally unstable, spinal cord injuries in fetal position and contractures)

Performs phlebotomy using specialized techniques for cleansing the blood collection site to prevent bacterial contamination that's critical to patient care, to ensure the contamination rate of blood cultures remains with in guidelines with blood culture contamination

Draws the blood tests ordered by providers for inpatients, outpatients, CBOC patients and for requested drug screens

Applies knowledge of human anatomy, aseptic and sterile techniques and phlebotomy equipment in selection of the phlebotomy site, taking into consideration the condition of the patient, age group, and the type of test requested

Selects proper vacutainer tubes for testing using various sized needles, and/or butterfly collection devices to collect appropriate specimens

Establishes proper identity of all patients, ensures accountability of specimens by proper and complete labeling with patient's name and identification and initials all tubes drawn

Follows standard precautions in the use of personal protection equipment and complies with other Medical Center infection control requirements and the handling and disposal of biohazardous materials

Organizes work in the collection room to ensure optimal patient flow. Keeps phlebotomy work areas, carts, and storages clean, well-stocked and organized with supplies

Rotates supplies as needed

Removes expired supplies

Completes weekend duty list. Answers telephone in the main laboratory assist with collection questions and refer other question to the medical technologist on duty

May be occasionally assigned to perform Stat/On Demand blood draws

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the sample. Sample integrity requires 1) appropriate sample submitted for testing, 2) adequate volume of same, 3) correct tube 2 type 4) correct storage and packing of sample, 5) sample is free of contaminants which may compromise the reporting of results, and 6) correct collection of the presence of an intravenous infusion site

Performs blood drawing in a courteous manner and monitors the patient throughout the collection process, ensuring patient safety, observing blood flow, adequate mixing of specimen, and confirming blood flow stops at appropriate time

Possesses proficiency in phlebotomy, being able to draw all but the most difficult patients and follows proper procedures for redrawing blood

Completes the urine drug screen and blood draw quickly to produce quality specimens

Administers first aid, if necessary, to counteract unfavorable patient reactions

Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served

In patient emergencies, completes appropriate alert notifications, or initiates emergency patient treatment procedures, to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other basic patient support functions

Monitors patients or directs monitoring of patients during and after procedures

Provides training and guidance in phlebotomy techniques to intern students, volunteers, medical technologist and new hires when directed

Records workload data is required for turnaround times and STAT's. Notify the Team Leader or supervisor of all uncollected specimens immediately

Documents each instance on the phlebotomy forms

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhlebotomyAseptic techniquesSpecimen collectionHuman anatomyLaboratory equipment operationCustomer serviceQuality assuranceComputer skillsOral communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment

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

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

May be required to serve a probationary/trial 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)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Must have served 52 weeks at the GS-4 level for current Federal employees

Selective Placement Factor: Must have experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level

Education: Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation

Combination of Experience and Education: Must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular physical exertion such as walking, bending, recurrent standing and moderate lifting

Must have normal color vision, pass mask fit testing, and complete Heartsavers/BLS training

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