Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Patient Care Service team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of specimen collection and processing for routine and specialized testing. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in phlebotomy and have a strong background in laboratory support work. The position requires a commitment to quality patient care, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values dedication and excellence in the healthcare field, providing essential services to the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of laboratory support experience, including specimen collection and processing.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Educate patients on collection techniques and maintain supplies.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain laboratory records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant subjects

Job description

Summary

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 routine and specialized testing.

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. A Selective Placement Factor for this role is experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.

Applicants must also meet one of the following:

• Specialized Experience: At least 1 year of experience in laboratory support work, including performing tests, specimen collection, processing, and testing, equivalent to GS-4 level.
• Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in relevant subjects.
• Combination: Equivalent combinations of education and experience meeting the total qualification requirements.

Additional competencies include Computer Skills, Customer Service, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, and Specimen Collection. All experience must be documented with start/end dates, and volunteer work is credited.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working with PPE are required. Dexterity and coordination are necessary for procedures like venipuncture. Travel between clinics may be required.

Duties

• Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and labeling.
• Perform routine venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Manage samples to maintain physiologic integrity.
• Educate patients on collection techniques.
• Prepare samples for testing, maintaining supplies.
• Answer calls and relay information or refer to technical staff.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy, and glucose tests.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain laboratory records.
• Respond to adverse reactions like fainting or nausea.
• Maintain BLS certification and adhere to work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.