Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

Veterans Engineering is seeking an experienced Medical Technician Phlebotomist to join our growing team.

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.