Medical Technician

4 weeks ago

WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Employee will serve as a Medical Technician - Phlebotomist assigned to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Wilkes-Barre, PA.



Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

  • Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling.
  • Performs routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients.
  • Follows laboratory procedures for collecting specimens in the appropriate container.
  • Controls the physical condition of samples and responds to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimen is maintained.
  • Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques.
  • Prepares samples for testing to include labeling, centrifugation, decanting and aliquoting, etc.
  • Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures.
  • Answers incoming calls for the laboratory service - finding and relaying accurate information or referring the caller to technical personnel.
  • Performs standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, fingerstick glucose.
  • Performs sterilization on the autoclave and cleans glassware and other reusable items.
  • Identifies and appropriately responds to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Day tours to include 5:00am - 1:30pm, 6:00am - 2:30pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm. However, may include fill in tours Noon - 8:00pm or 3:00pm - 11:00pm

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.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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