Lead Medical Technician

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a vital member of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. This role focuses on specimen collection and processing, ensuring the integrity of samples while providing exceptional patient care. With responsibilities that include coordinating venipuncture procedures and managing a team of technicians, you will play a crucial role in maintaining optimal patient flow and supporting laboratory operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in laboratory support, making a significant impact in a collaborative environment dedicated to health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English for patient care roles.
• Experience in laboratory support work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform routine venipuncture specimen collection.
• Oversee workload among medical technicians.
• Provide customer service for laboratory specimen reception.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Clerical Skills

Computer Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Hematology or Microbiology

Job description

Summary

This position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA North Texas Healthcare System in Dallas, TX. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, including computerized accessioning, and ensuring proper storage conditions to preserve specimen integrity if analysis is delayed.

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency Requirement: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required for direct patient care positions.

Selective Placement Factor: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients is essential.

Additional Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-5 level, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in the federal service, involving laboratory support work such as performing tests, preparing reports, or technical support in related fields, including directing workflow and training staff.
• Education: A bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in relevant subjects like clinical hematology or microbiology, obtained from an accredited institution.
• Combination: A combination of education and experience meeting the above criteria.

All experience must be documented with job titles, duties, start/end dates, and hours worked weekly.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Clerical skills
• Communications
• Computer skills
• Specimen collection

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a laboratory setting and involves walking, bending, standing, moderate lifting, and fine motor skills for technical procedures. Repetitive motion and eyestrain may occur during data entry.

Duties

• Coordinate and perform routine venipuncture specimen collection.
• Address difficult sticks, troubleshoot samples, and resolve issues with patients or their families.
• Oversee and distribute workload among at least five medical technicians daily.
• Maintain optimal patient flow by assigning tasks and managing breaks.
• Obtain timely blood samples and restock collection areas.
• Provide customer service for laboratory specimen reception.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specimen collection and processing.
• Instruct staff in specific tasks, provide written instructions, and supply reference materials.
• Verify patient information and test orders in the computer system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Additional Notes: This is not a virtual position. Applicants must reside within or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the duty location. No recruitment or relocation incentives are authorized. Applicants must undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to screening for illegal drug use.