Serves as a Health Technician (Processing) in the Roseburg VA Healthcare system. Responsible for performing multiple duties in the central accessioning and specimen processing area. These complex duties include reference laboratory specimen processing, clerical functions, patient testing, and outpatient phlebotomy.

Duties

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Collecting glucose or lactose tolerance specimens Preparing the collection site Drawing blood cultures Reference laboratory specimen processing Confers with Medical Technologists Follows procedures for processing biological specimens Takes appropriate actions to correct and solve reference lab test discrepancies Accepts and enters requests Processes all reference laboratory specimens Notify the provider of inaccuracies Work Schedule: Days vary Monday to Friday; Hours vary between 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (Phlebotomy)/PD30652A Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular and physical exertion such as walking, bending, recurrent standing, and moderate lifting. the work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity needed to perform intricate analytical and technical procedures. entering patient information, test orders, and data in a computer may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eyestrain. Laboratory instrumentation makes constant noises which could lead to hearing loss over long periods of exposure. The position may also require assisting geriatric and/or disabled patients. The incumbent must have normal color vision. Working Conditions: Must annually train on exposure to formaldehyde, exposure to biohazardous substances, and general safety procedures. S/He will wear appropriate personal protective equipment to perform these tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience includes: phlebotomy skills such as: blood specimen collection, proper use of tubes, identify and use appropriate collection techniques, and conveys appropriate patient collection instructions; receiving and preparing requests for testing and specimens; accessions requests into the system; processes anatomic pathology specimens; packing and shipping specimens; monitor pending tests for completion; communicates specimen testing requirements and test ordering procedures with hospital personnel; identifies and prioritizes emergent testing situations; operate and maintain various types of laboratory equipment including centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and eyewash stations; verifies proper patient preparation, specimen collection, and transport requirements; maintain specimen shipping manifests; prepares specimen or patient testing, reagents, and add the the appropriate instrumentation; clerical support includes: execute order entry and results options, prepares referral specimens for shipment, maintain shipping certification. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and year ending dates AND hours worked per week. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Emily E Hammond
• Phone: 208-422-1000 X4835
• Email: [email protected]