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Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Portland, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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***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:

  • Collecting and processing specimens obtained for analyses throughout P&LMS and associated reference laboratories.
  • Performing venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients, with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required re-sticks, ensuring that samples are submitted to the clinical laboratory with the least possible delay.
  • Interacting directly with liver/kidney/other organ transplant recipients or prospective recipients.
  • Making gross visual observations and identifying subtle changes regarding the patient's condition, notifying appropriate emergency personnel as needed.
  • Responsible for the processing and handling of specimens in accordance with the Federal Workplace Drug Testing Program as administered and regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for drug testing of new employees.
  • Preparing specimens for testing, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquotting, etc., following the specimen and storage requirements per test instructions.
  • Receiving and sorting specimens collected from inpatients, outpatients, and all CBOC's, checking request slips for proper information, logging in specimen, and delivering specimens to various laboratory sections.
  • Performing 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: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Starting at $54,720 Per Year (GS 5)