Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

Medical Technician
- Phlebotomist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform phlebotomy and follow current CLSI guidelines.
• Review collection list for uncollected orders and resolves uncollected status.
• Draw blood from health care system outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and standard precautions at all times.
• Respond to, report, and assist in emergency situations.
• Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Package and ship diagnostic specimens to reference labs in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure specimens are maintained at proper temperature and conditions to ensure sample integrity.
• Operate the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program system for lab orders, building collections lists, troubleshooting, etc.
• Provide education to patients regarding collection of blood samples and potential complications.
• Assist patients with lab check-in.
• Answer clinic laboratory phone, address inquiries, and forwards calls to main lab when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 9:30am - 6:00pm

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD90375A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.