Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a vital role in patient care. This position involves hands-on responsibilities such as specimen collection and processing, ensuring accuracy for testing. Ideal candidates will have experience in phlebotomy and laboratory support, along with a strong commitment to patient care. The role requires proficiency in English and the ability to handle physical tasks. Join a team that values quality and integrity in healthcare, making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans.

Qualifications

• Must have experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.
• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory support work.

Responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy and blood draws.
• Collecting, processing, and testing specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Collection

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree with Relevant Coursework

Job description

Employee will be assigned to Patient Care Service under Ambulatory Care Nursing at either the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, or the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Raleigh, NC. The position involves duties such as specimen collection, processing, and preparation for transport, ensuring accuracy and integrity for testing.

Duties

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing phlebotomy and blood draws
• Collecting, processing, and testing specimens

Requirements

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency: 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: Must have experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.

Specialized Experience: At least 1 year of experience in laboratory support work, including performing tests, specimen handling, and related tasks, equivalent to GS-4 level.

OR

Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework.

OR

Combination of education and experience meeting the qualification standards.

Assessment Competencies

• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Patient Care
• Quality Assurance
• Specimen Collection

Additional Information

Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work. All experience must include start/end dates and hours worked.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, working with PPE, and dexterity tasks are required.

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