Medical Technician

Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

Kernersville, North Carolina, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

These positions are located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. The Medical Technician - Phlebotomist position involves a wide variety of duties involving specimen collection, processing, and preparation of specimens for transport, while assuring accuracy of identification and integrity of specimens for routine and specialized testing throughout all processes.



Duties

***THESE ARE NOT VIRTUAL POSITIONS - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:

  • Performs positive (active) identification of patients and specimens through entire process of specimen collections, accessioning, processing, and storage/distribution of patient specimens to clinical laboratory departments;
  • Evaluates and interprets patient orders in the computer to determine which testing may be accessioned and performed;
  • Performs phlebotomy using appropriate and established venipuncture techniques and universal precautions;
  • Uses good judgement to determine potential patient reactions, best needle gauge, butterfly, fingerstick device, warming devices, syringe, transfer devices and appropriate cleansing and preparation of collection site;
  • Observes patient tolerance and implement emergent actions;
  • Adheres to "order of draw" procedures;
  • Draws sufficient quantities for all ordered tests and performs all special handling or time requirements;
  • Maintains complete and accurate labeling of all sample and aliquots;
  • Performs morning/fasting/STAT collections within the appropriate timeframes;
  • Performs a variety of laboratory procedures including volumetric measurements, preparation of solutions (i.e. glucose and lactose tolerance test solutions), and preparation of samples for analysis by centrifugation;
  • Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities;
  • Maintains laboratory records and performs clerical duties; and
  • Performs all 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 through Friday - day, evening and night shifts with rotating weekends/holidays

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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