Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

Veterans Health Administration

Durham (NC)

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USD 41.000 - 53.000

Tempo pieno

4 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

The Veterans Health Administration, Durham VA Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen handling in a non-virtual, on-site role. You will identify patients and specimens, follow lab procedures, and ensure safety and quality in the phlebotomy area. This position requires readiness to relocate within a commutable distance and adheres to drug-testing designations.

Competenze

A transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education can be used to qualify for federal employment.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Mansioni

Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection following venipuncture techniques and safety standards.
Identifies patients and specimens using full name and SSN throughout collection, processing, and distribution.
Performs centrifugation and aliquoting as required; ensures correct labeling of containers.
Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies and safety procedures and supports a respectful work environment.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Formazione

Transcript submission

Strumenti

Laboratory computer system

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Durham VA Medical Center under the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS). The primary location for this position is at Gamer VA Clinic.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Performs positives identification of patients and specimens, including full name and full social security number through entire process of specimen collection, accessioning, processing, and storage/distribution of patient specimens to laboratory departments.

Accurately evaluates and interprets patient orders in the computer, and instructs patients on proper specimen collection for those the patient must collect. Performs phlebotomy using established venipuncture techniques and universal precautions. Performs centrifugation and aliquoting of specimens when required while ensuring secondary containers/tubes and correctly labeled. Provides a friendly, helpful, and respectful working environment.

Makes the appropriate arrangements for STAT and/or ASAP testing. Monitors supplies and stocks the phlebotomy area accordingly at the end of the workday. Utilizes the computer according to laboratory procedure/policy. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies/procedures. Adheres to hospital and lab policies concerning chemical and biohazard safety. Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.