Medical Technician-Phlebotomy

<p>This position is organizationally aligned under the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Consolidated Work Unit of the VISN 12 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Danville, IL. The Medical Technician serves as a phlebotomist and is responsible for collecting a broad range of routine and emergency blood samples.</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* Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides primary support for the laboratory by assisting with filing, typing and/or updating of laboratory procedure manuals. Assists with updating of collection manuals and specimen collection containers to make sure protocols for collection of specimens is up to date. Identifies properly patients utilizing the full name and full social security number before processing and/or hospital computer entry of requests. Observes Universal Precautions in performance of all duties. Is trained and familiar with all safety practices, procedures and policies associated with laboratory work, according to the established Infection Control Guidelines. Maintains storage and rotation of all phlebotomy supplies according to outdates as needed. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling patients, specimens and/or contaminated waste, as required. Appropriately disposes of contaminated phlebotomy waste as established in the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Answers telephone requests for laboratory information and/or results from professional staff, patients, and their family members. Recommends appropriate course of action providing detailed instructions on patient preparation, automated order entry, specimen collection, and result retrieval. Records workload statistics as required. Maintains lab files and records. Performs phlebotomy by venipuncture on patient wards, the facility Nursing Home, and in the Outpatient Phlebotomy Area as required by staffing needs of the Service. Verifies patient preparation, specimen collection and specimen transport requirements for laboratory tests. Reacts appropriately and timely to the physical distress of any patient exhibiting an adverse reaction during or post-phlebotomy. Collects urine specimens from designated candidates for employment and/or employees who are randomly being tested or there is a reasonable suspicion of drug use. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, with rotating holidays and weekends Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: 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 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).