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Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 95 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent serves in the Specimen Collection/Processing/Send-out Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The position is that of a Medical Technician assigned to provide phlebotomy support for both inpatients and outpatients at the VA Central CA HealthCare System, Fresno, CA.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The incumbent will perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, accession specimens, and perform other procedures necessary to ensure appropriate specimen receipt, handling, and processing to ensure accurate, reliable laboratory results.
- →Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients.
- →Proficiently collect these blood samples with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required re-sticks, and ensure that samples are submitted to the clinical laboratory with the least possible delay.
- →Receives and sort specimens, check request slips for proper information, log in specimens, and deliver specimens to various laboratory sections.
- →Prepares samples for testing in the various clinical laboratory sections, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquoting, etc.
- →Performs distribution, storage and delivery of supplies and other materials used for the purpose of phlebotomy services.
- →Cleans and restocks the blood collection room and areas where trays and equipment are stored.
- →Receives phlebotomy request utilizing both manual and computerized logging methods.
- →Collects of additional samples as required for the purpose of performing additional requested testing.
- →Work Schedule: Shifts Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm., 10:00am - 6:30pm.
- →Employees are required to rotate weekends and holidays.
- →Work schedules are subject to change based on operational needs.
- →Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
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: Physical demands may involve minimal lifting, standing, foot travel, bending, or sitting.
- ✓The incumbent must have the digital dexterity and adequate vision to perform safe venipuncture procedures.
- ✓Lifting will not exceed a weight of 10 pounds.
- ✓The incumbent must fully utilize all safety practice and equipment provided by the medical center, and in compliance with local and accrediting agency requirements.
- ✓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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
Personality Fit
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