Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy/Point of Care

MLTs use independent judgment to perform full range of duties in the laboratory. MLTs perform day-to-day operations with minimal technical supervision while ensuring testing accuracy and quality of proper patient care. Duties include providing pre-analytic instructions to patients, VA staff, and external entities; operating and maintaining Point of Care (POC) instrumentation; performing specimen processing, waived testing; evaluating and reporting laboratory results.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 1-2 weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties Include, but are not limited to the following: Collects specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient, ensures accurate identification and proper preservation of the specimen and controls physical conditions to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained throughout the pre-analytical process. Evaluates specimen suitability for analysis and requests new ones if unusable. Prepares specimens while maintaining their physiologic properties. Prioritizes STAT, ASAP, and routine specimen collection, processing. The technician must be knowledgeable about tests and specimen requirements across the laboratory areas to ensure proper specimen delivery. Specimen collection and processing is performed independently, without supervision. Supervisor and/or clinical laboratory scientists are available for consultation on complex issues. Performs routine waived testing and quality control procedures, surveys samples on Point of Care instruments, reagents, and products, and maintains accurate records for quality control reports pertaining to waived testing. Ensures compliance with accreditation agencies related to waived testing. Recognizes POC instruments malfunctions, common problems and performs simple repairs and preventative maintenance. Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results. Reviews laboratory results for accuracy and reports results in accordance with laboratory policy. Reports and communicates significant or critical values promptly in accordance with policy. Instructs, assists, and advises medical technicians, residents, hospital staff, patients, and students as necessary regarding questions including, but not limited to, patient testing, specimen collection and processing, equipment, ordering requirements, etc. Works as a team member to effectively complete laboratory assignments. Maintains a sufficient supply of phlebotomy materials, reporting shortages to logistics or the supervisor for resolution. Ensures in-date supplies are used, rotates supplies to minimize waste, and properly discards expired materials (biohazard, sharps, or routine waste containers). Adheres to all facility, local, state, and federal safety requirements. Conducts all work according to Laboratory Safety regulations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Daytime hours; No weekends/holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.