Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

Veterans Health Administration • Saint Cloud, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA St. Cloud Health Care System in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The technician performs phlebotomy in emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and extended care areas of the hospital and associated clinics, as well as computer, customer service, instruction, and communication tasks. This is not a virtual position; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location.

The technician performs blood draws and specimen collection in accordance with current CLSI guidelines and Medical Center procedures. The position requires confirming patient identity, using active communication, collecting the correct amount of blood in the correct tubes and order, and labeling specimens accurately. The technician processes ward collection lists, STAT and timed draws, and follows up on uncollected orders. Patient care is performed courteously, with attention to patient comfort. Other related duties may be assigned.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The position is designated for drug testing, and selected applicants must meet applicable pre-employment screening, onboarding, vaccination, and probationary employment conditions.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Experience performing phlebotomy or blood draws on human patients.
• For GS-4 qualification through experience: at least six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience in technical medical laboratory support or a closely related field, or an applicable education substitution or combination of education and experience.
• If using education to qualify, submit transcripts with the application; only education from appropriately accredited institutions is accepted.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants tentatively selected for this drug-testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis; refusal or a verified positive result precludes appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding, provide acceptable identification, and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location.
• Physical ability to perform regular walking, reaching, bending, and standing for several consecutive hours; manual dexterity and exceptional hand-eye coordination; and occasional lifting of supply containers weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection in accordance with current CLSI guidelines.
• Use two patient identifiers and active communication for each blood draw and specimen collection.
• Draw tubes in the correct order in accordance with Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Process ward specimen collection lists, STAT draws, and timed draws; review collection lists for uncollected orders and resolve uncollected status.
• Collect blood from health care system outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests, using special drawing techniques when needed and collecting the correct tubes and amount of blood.
• Verify patient identity against the request and label tubes with the patient's name, Social Security number, date, and time in accordance with Patient Safety Goals.
• Perform blood-drawing duties courteously and help patients feel as comfortable as possible.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed