About This Role
Working in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Department, the Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist performs a range of clinical laboratory tasks, including venipuncture, specimen collection, processing, labeling, and accessioning. This role suits someone who can work various shifts, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture and specimen collection in accordance with facility and laboratory policies and procedures
- Verify correct patient identification
- Perform proper specimen handling, labeling, and accessioning
- Operate designated computer systems to accession specimens, retrieve orders, and print labels
- Set up and maintain equipment for all phlebotomy procedures
- Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies as directed
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements
- Maintain and control laboratory records
- Provide orientation/training in performance of phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures
- Record information pertaining to the storage of specimens
- Perform urine drug testing collections
- Ensure safe and non-traumatic processes
- Perform other laboratory tasks as assigned per laboratory policies and procedures
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a background investigation
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
- Male born after 12/31/1959 must register for Selective Service
- Knowledge and ability to maintain equipment/supplies/facilities
- Skills and ability to maintain laboratory records
- Ability to perform all phlebotomy duties
- Knowledge of phlebotomy/venipuncture collection principles
- Ability to understand and interpret instructions, regulations, and written materials relating to venipuncture
Nice to have:
GS-05 QUALIFICATION:
- Completion of a full four (4) years course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position
- One (1) year of experience equivalent to at least GS-04 grade in normal line of duties and specialized experiences. Specialized Experience defined as (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such performing laboratory tests and examination such as chemical, hematologic and blood banking, and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, such as biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled.
