What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician - Phlebotomist position at VETERANS ENGINEERING INCORPORATED?
Veterans Engineering is seeking an experienced Medical Technician Phlebotomist to join our growing team.
Period of performance 120 days with an option of an additional 120 days
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Obtain venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique from ambulatory patients in the Laboratory.
- Verify patient's correct identification (name and social) before obtaining any specimen.
- Properly label specimens following specimen procurement policies and procedures.
- Responsible for proper receipt and accessioning of specimens delivered to the laboratory.
- Verifies correct labeling and identification of specimens.
- Ensures that all tests that are requested in the patient's order have been received and investigates discrepancies when necessary.
- Performs the processing of all clinical laboratory specimens in the Central Processing Area and responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the appropriate section or reference laboratories.
- Exercise attention and good judgment are required in prioritizing and stipulating the requested urgencies of laboratory orders.
- Maintains phlebotomy supplies at established levels and stocks the specimen procurement stations and specimen phlebotomy trays.
- Performs inventory counts, logs in and disburses incoming supplies when necessary.
- Monitors technical equipment and performs maintenance and quality assurance or instrumentation.
- Monitors lab environment, such as temperatures, freezers, refrigerators and incubators to ensure equipment is working as expected.
- Responsible for proper disposition of laboratory waste.
- Packages supplies and specimens for pick up or shipment following established packaging requirements.
- Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, HIPPA and other applicable laws, and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- 3 Years of Experience
- 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.
- 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 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
