Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN
6), Durham VA Medical Center under the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS). The primary location for this position is at Gamer VA Clinic.

*** THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION
*** Major Duties:
Performs positives identification of patients and specimens, including full name and full social security number through entire process of specimen collection, accessioning, processing, and storage/distribution of patient specimens to laboratory departments.

Accurately evaluates and interprets patient orders in the computer, and instructs patients on proper specimen collection for those the patient must collect. Performs phlebotomy using established venipuncture techniques and universal precautions. Performs centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens when required while ensuring secondary containers/tubes and correctly labeled. Provides a friendly, helpful, and respectful working environment.

Makes the appropriate arrangements for STAT and/or ASAP testing. Monitors supplies and stocks the phlebotomy area accordingly at the end of the workday. Utilizes the computer according to laboratory procedure/policy. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies/procedures. Adheres to hospital and lab policies concerning chemical and biohazard safety. Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation

Incentives:

Not authorized

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, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

This position requires a Other security clearance.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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