Lead Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Orlando, FL

394d • $44,117 - $57,354 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Technician - Phlebotomy position at the US Veterans Health Administration involves overseeing phlebotomy operations, ensuring efficient workflow, and providing training to new staff. The role requires direct patient interaction for blood sampling and managing laboratory processes while adhering to safety and infection control guidelines. This position is critical in maintaining high standards of patient care and laboratory efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• At least one year of specialized experience in technical medical laboratory support work or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of infection control guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and adjusts work assignments to balance the workload among employees.
• Monitors workflow and makes day-to-day adjustments according to established priorities.
• Gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists the Supervisor in personnel matters such as leave schedules and attendance certification.
• Participates in job interviews and selection of applicants for vacant positions.
• Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work and maintains records of patient call backs and customer service issues.
• Oversees ordering and managing supplies for phlebotomy and specimen processing sections.
• Utilizes computer systems to acknowledge specimen receipt and accessions all specimens correctly.
• Phlebotomizes patients using aseptic venipuncture techniques.
• Explains collection procedures to patients for various specimen types.
• Monitors and maintains outpatient phlebotomy areas, ensuring adequate materials are available.
• Assists staff and patients in resolving questions related to specimens and test information.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree