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USAJOBS · 19 hours ago

Health Technician - Specimen Processing

Kings, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $69K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician - Specimen Processing within the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves processing specimens for clinical laboratory analysis and providing support to health personnel related to specimen handling.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Receives delivered specimens and accessions into the computer system, using both automated and manual methods/do

Accessions and properly handle specimens to prepare packaging and shipping to reference laboratories, and those sent between campuses; create and maintain manifests

Transports specimens

Provides technical, specialized and support assistance to health and medical personnel related to specimens

Instructs/assists patients, physicians, and providers on specimen requirements

Ensures adequate usage of equipment, includes maintenance and documentation of centrifuges, refrigeration, freezers, eyewashes, etc.)

Troubleshoots specimen discrepancies according to specimen requirements

Aliquots and store sample according to specimen integrity

Performs cleaning, disinfection, and organization of work areas, including restocking the lab areas

Provides clerical/administrative support for the service (e.g., maintain lab records; filing, scanning; label printing; etc.)

Perform other duties, as necessary

Qualification

Specimen ProcessingAccessioningLabelingAliquotingOperating Lab EquipmentClerical SupportCustomer ServiceIntegrity/HonestyReading ComprehensionSelf-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

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

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)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position

Specialized experience includes performing medical/clinical laboratory techniques as it applies to specimen processing, accessioning, labeling, and aliquoting lab specimens

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: the work is primarily sedentary, but requires standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying light items

IMPORTANT: 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 or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment