Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

<p>This position serves as a Medical Technician located at the Spark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Clinic (ACC) Laboratory in the Veteran Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System (VA PIHCS) catchment area in Honolulu, HI.</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* Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Specimen Collection Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection. Performs proper specimen collection (tube type/size) is based upon knowledge and standard operating procedures regarding blood specimen types, anticoagulants, transport conditions, test requested, patient criteria (i.e., fasting) and medical staff input. Follows universal precautions, and infection control guidelines in the performance of all phlebotomies, to include gloving, disposal of needles and contaminated waste, and patient isolation requirements. Labels specimens to indicate exposure to infectious agents. Provides detailed instruction to patients for specialized testing requirements including collection procedures for; sputum culture, stool culture, ova/parasite examination, 24-hour urine collection. Performs and documents point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose, INR, etc.). Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Operations: Prepares containers for collection, (i.e., measures and adds appropriate amount of acid or other chemical preservative for pre-collection requirements; measures and records total volume on receipt of specimens; and tests and adjusts pH to specified requirements on specimens after receipt). Assures specimens are collected in proper tubes, (i.e., correct anticoagulant, no anticoagulant, sterile vs. nonsterile, culturette vs. viral culturette, etc.) and are properly labeled. Ensures specimens are properly logged daily into the shipping computer database and stored according to temperature requirements. Receives, packages, and ships anatomical pathology and cytology samples to appropriate reference laboratories. Receives blood tube specimens for HIV testing using experience, knowledge, and pertinent reference material. Prepares HIV samples for shipment and packs batches according to reference laboratory guidelines. Specimen processing and Shipping Duties: Works independently with only the required minimum amount of supervisory oversight. Demonstrates proficiency and competency in this area by passing the VA's IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations awareness training program exam with a score of 85% or more. Packs, marks, labels, and ships patient sample according to required regulations in a timely manner. Equipment Maintenance & Supplies Duties: Maintains the laboratory facility, equipment, instruments, and supplies: Knows the laboratory's maintenance policies and procedures. Maintains the phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and specimen processing areas as clean and safe environments to work. Monitors inventory of supplies, reagents and controls allowing sufficient lead time to obtain additional supplies prior to running out. Annotates date received and initials all supplies upon receipt and opening. Stores reagents in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Ensures all expired reagents/controls are disposed of properly. 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 8:00am-4:30pm - Rotating Shifts Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. 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, 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.