Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Columbus, OH

408d • $45,680 - $59,380 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technician - Phlebotomist position at the Department of Veterans Affairs involves performing various duties in the Phlebotomy and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Outpatient Clinic in Columbus, OH. The role primarily focuses on specimen collection, processing, and ensuring the integrity of samples for testing. The technician will also provide patient education and maintain laboratory supplies, contributing to the overall efficiency of the laboratory services.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients is required.
• Six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience in a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations.
• Experience in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
• Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
• Maintain the physical condition of samples and respond to time factors to ensure the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained.
• Provide education to patients for proper collection techniques.
• Prepare samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, decanting, and aliquoting.
• Maintain adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
• Answer incoming calls for the laboratory service, relaying accurate information or referring callers to technical personnel.
• Perform standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, and fingerstick glucose.
• Process reference laboratory specimens.
• Perform sterilization on the autoclave and clean glassware and other reusable items.
• Identify and appropriately respond to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed