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Health Technician- Phlebotomist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Albany, NY $42K – $55K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ISFJ HealthcareTrades
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The employee is expected to perform as a Phlebotomist within the Phlebotomy section for Specialty Care at the Albany VA medical Center and is under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of blood collection duties on patients both inpatient and outpatient as well as medical center employees that are consistent with phlebotomy.
What You'll Do
- →The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates versatility of skill in rapidly proceeding from one patient to another to perform multiple and simultaneous collection using accurate patient and specimen identification processes.
- →Performs all clerical duties required of the position, including checking orders and printing labels.
- →Sets up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, making sure that all phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard.
- →Monitors the patient environment to ensure patient safety during phlebotomy procedures.
- →Receives requests for testing and verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request.
- →Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary action, including establishing priorities for emergency orders.
- →Enters all requests into the electronic health record using multiple formats.
- →Properly uses approximately 200 computer codes for laboratory test Assists patients with complex sample collection by anterior nasal swabbing and urine collection schedules such as 24-hour.
- →Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data under the provisions of HIPAA and other applicable laws, federal regulations, and VHA Directives.
- →Maintains the blood drawing room, including the replacement of supplies as needed.
- →Keeps the appropriate staff informed of any needed supplies in a timely manner and is responsible for determining that no outdated reagents, tubes, etc. are left on the shelves.
- →Assists the Logistics staff in dating and properly storing supplies as they arrive.
- →Properly rotates reagents to ensure proper usage by expiration date.
- →Maintains inventory and orders necessary phlebotomy supplies from in-house supply area.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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