Medical Technician- Phlebotomist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, processing, accessioning and waived testing in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS). The role emphasizes venipuncture, specimen labeling, and ensuring specimen integrity.

On-site position with Monday–Friday schedule. Requirements include proficiency in English and a Selective Placement Factor for phlebotomy experience; qualifications at GS-5 level include education or

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Selective Placement Factor: experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.
• For GS-5: one year of specialized experience OR education equivalent to a bachelor's degree as specified.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Prepare samples for testing and labeling; maintain supplies for phlebotomy procedures.
• Provide education to patients on proper collection techniques.
• Act as liaison between laboratory staff, physicians, and patients.
• Respond to time factors to maintain specimen integrity.
• Identify and report unusual results or discrepancies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year baccalaureate

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Medical Center - in Biloxi - MS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specimen collection - processing - accessioning - waived testing - as well as other laboratory duties.

Summary

This position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VA Medical Center - in Biloxi - MS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specimen collection - processing - accessioning - waived testing - as well as other laboratory duties.

Qualifications

To apply for this position - you must have the following qualifications: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. ~AND~ This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill - knowledge - ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients. ~AND~ To qualify for this position at the GS-5 level - you must meet one of the following:
EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience - equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level - that equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is: (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical - microbiologic - hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field - e.g. - biological laboratory technician work - that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled. At this level - specialized experience should include experience performing a variety of relatively standardized tests - examinations - and determinations. The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; and following written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations. Note: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week. ~OR~ EDUCATION: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) ~OR~ COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience - as described above. Note: only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study - or 60 semester hours - beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION
• Follows procedures for patient identification - sample procurement - and specimen labeling
• Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients
• Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container
• Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained
• Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques
• Prepare samples for testing to include labeling
• Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures
• Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel
• Acts as liaison between the laboratory - pathologists - physicians/providers and patients
• Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies/conditions that can be erroneous results
• Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting - nausea - vomiting - convulsions - and arrests
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Full - Time - 7:30AM-4:00PM - Subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.