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Medical Technician - Phlebotomist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
This position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services to cover Ann Arbor Medical Center and rotate to the CBOC locations such as Canton, on an as-needed basis. The Medical Technician serves as a phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory, bone marrow assistant for the clinician, and specimen receiving and processing technician.
What You'll Do
- →This position routinely performs a variety of tasks such as specimen collection, processing, and testing.
- →Initially he/she will be primarily involved in the support services of the laboratory.
- →In this phase, basic clerical duties, accessing patient orders, specimen collection and processing for testing both within our laboratory and those referred to other laboratories will be the focus.
- →As the employee gains experience and training, he/she will progress into the testing arena beginning with basic test systems (classified as waived or moderate complexity by CLIA standards).
- →With additional experience and training, the employee will be assigned to a larger variety of moderately complex test systems.
- →The incumbent is responsible for performing multiple duties in accessioning, specimen processing, reference laboratory specimen processing, clerical functions, patient testing, and patient phlebotomy as necessary.
- →Each of these functions is a percentage of his/her total time on duty.
- →KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to identify adverse reactions to venipuncture procedures.
- →Possible adverse reactions include, but are not limited to the following: dizziness, nausea, and hematomas.
- →Aware of proper procedures to be followed in case of incidents of fainting and convulsions.
- →The incumbents will need to utilize skills in venipuncture techniques, which requires specialized training and/or education.
- →Knowledge of expected normal and abnormal results of tests performed.
- →Knowledge of and ability to use various types of venipuncture equipment.
- →Knowledge of test names, synonyms, and related tests and panels.
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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