Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)

<p>The incumbent serves in the Specimen Collection/Processing/Send-out Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The Medical Technician provides phlebotomy support for both inpatients and outpatients at the VA Central CA HealthCare System, Fresno, CA. The incumbent will perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, accession specimens, and perform other procedures necessary to ensure appropriate specimen receipt, handling, and processing to ensure accurate, reliable laboratory results.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Specimen Collection The majority of the incumbent's day will be spent performing routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients. Will be required to proficiently collect these blood samples with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required re-sticks, and ensure that samples are submitted to the clinical laboratory with the least possible delay. Processing and Supporting Tasks May also be required to receive and sort specimens, check request slips for proper information, log in specimen, and deliver specimens to various laboratory sections. May also be assigned to technical support tasks that include, but are not limited to: Preparation of samples for testing in the various clinical laboratory sections, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquotting, etc. Distribution, storage and delivery of supplies and other materials used for the purpose of phlebotomy services. Cleaning and restocking the blood collection room and areas where collection trays and equipment are stored. Receiving phlebotomy requests utilizing both manual and computerized logging methods. Recollection of patient specimens when determined by the medical technologists to be inadequate or insufficient to meet the test requirements. Collection of additional samples as required for the purpose of performing additional requested testing. Incumbent will observe all laboratory safety and infection control practices in accordance with the procedures established by national, regional, and facility policies. Blood sample collection must be performed in the manner described by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) as well as the written guidelines of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Procedures (PLMS). Assignment of day-to-day duties will be at the discretion of the Supervisor Clinical Laboratory Scientist, who will make such assignments based on the current and existing needs of PLMS and the VA Central CA HealthCare System. Work Schedule: Shifts Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m., 10:00a.m.-6:30p.m. Employees are required to rotate weekends and holidays. Work schedules are subject to change based on operational needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)/PD00367A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.