Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)

<p>Phlebotomists serve as a Medical Technician in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Lexington, KY. Incumbent performs many lab functions which include, but is not limited to the following tasks: accessions specimens into computer system, collects patient specimens (phlebotomy), answers questions relative to patient specimens, and instructs and assists patients, and instructs and assists patients specimen collection.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include, but not limited to: Interprets requests or instructions for medical or heath care personnel. Employee understands ,and carries out the requests made by the health care professional. Performs direct patient support work to include collecting information from patients and providing personal patient care. Performs a range of diagnostic laboratory support duties such as collection and labeling of specimens for the laboratory. Performs routine repetitive diagnostic tests and procedures such as venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and collection/acceptance of other body fluids such as urine. Uses proper sterile techniques for collection of samples. Centrifuges blood specimens in the Leestown Outpatient Phlebotomy Sections. Ensures and verifies correct labeling and patient identification. Records collection times and intervals as appropriate processes and assures proper storage of specimens. Adheres to safety, infection control, and universal precautions at all times while drawing blood or performing tests. Assists in the training of new employees on specimen collection procedures and proper labeling of specimens. Uses hospital computer system to perform routine work such as, reviewing and accepting lab orders, entering test results and gathering information required to complete assigned duties. Performs routine or repetitive work in a laboratory setting. Notifies physician of any problem with orders or specimens. Informs personnel outside the laboratory which includes physicians, nurses, medical students and patients of the appropriate specimen, specimen collection procedure, and requirements for analysis. Performs quality assurance monitoring of specimens sent to the laboratory for analysis. Maintains supplies for the phlebotomy/accessioning area, including frequent checks for outdated/expired supplies. Secures the .confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Performs blood-drawing duties in a courteous, calm manner, so patient is as comfortable as possible. Performs direct patient support work to include collecting information from patients, providing personal patient care and educating patients on pre-testing and post-testing activities. Assists patients, visitors and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance. Performs administrative tasks including records for specimens obtained, documenting measurements taken to obtain specimens, functions as a resource person for other non-laboratory personnel on specimen collection requirements and patient preparation for any lab request. Verifies the accuracy and completeness of requests, interacts with hospital/clinic personnel to correct discrepancies. Recognizes emergent situations and takes necessary action to prioritize emergent orders. Notifies technologists of impending work. Receives samples into the laboratory and processes them for testing, labels and transports specimens to appropriate station for testing. Maintains the blood drawing area. Performs any other duties which are in the best interested of patient care and deemed necessary by the supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)/PD600103 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</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 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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. Failure to upload a transcript, if basing all or part of your qualifications on education, will result in non-referral. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have: successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. 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/.