Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

<p>This position is located within the Phlebotomy Department, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, ME. The Medical Technician - Phlebotomist carries out duties in phlebotomy and specimen processing and responds to assigned Supervisors.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION* NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Intermittent positions offer health insurance only if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. The major duties include but are not limited to: Consistently adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times including before, during and after drawing blood; Enters all requests into the hospital computer system using multiple formats; Builds manifests for Send Out testing and gathers, aliquots, labels and packages specimens for courier pickup; Performs all aspects of sample storage, packaging and other requirements regarding the shipment of diagnostic specimens and infectious substances; Verifies the patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes to ensure proper identification; Draws blood by venipuncture of finger stick from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests; Performs blood drawing duties in a courteous and professional manner while making the patient feel as comfortable as possible; Responds, reports and assists in emergency situations; Observes and reports any physical or mental changes while patients are being drawn; Answers incoming calls for Laboratory Services and quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to appropriate technical personnel; Prepares referral specimens for shipment; Maintains computer files and manually printed order entry forms; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Intermittent work schedule Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.</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 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>IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).