Health Technician (Phlebotomy) Jobs

Duties

Major duties of this position include but is not limited to:

• Responsible for all point of care laboratory testing which includes Pregnancy Testing, Stool Hemoccult, Rapid Flu, rapid SARs CoV2 Antigen testing, and finger stick blood glucose; knowledgeable of appropriate technique during procedures and informs the teams of critical changes in testing status and lab values
• Organizes work so that efficiency is paramount and work area is neat, tidy, and meets all regulatory requirements for sanitization required for laboratory certification
• Collects, labels, processes, stores, and either ships specimens that require reference lab testing or delivers to laboratory areas that performs tests that are outside of the Health Tech scope of testing or not performed at our facilities
• Maintains all records for lab certification, point of care testing and maintenance on laboratory machines, assigning proficiency tests, and monitors all survey results; assists in validations throughout the laboratory including validation of ancillary testing analyzers
• Adjusts equipment of laboratory testing, set up all necessary accessories and supplies regarding laboratory testing, and ensures proper cleaning and minor maintenance of laboratory equipment is performed with adjustments as needed
• Monitors and documents temperature and humidity of room and equipment, refrigerators, instruments etc.; performs daily, and monthly maintenance as required and documents such appropriately
• Must be skilled at phlebotomy, and the preparation the patient for the blood or urine collection according to CAP (College of American Pathologists) and The Joint Commission (TJC) guidelines. This includes accepting the patient orders, printing labels, selecting proper tubes and containers, PPE, labeling specimens with all required information in front of the patient
• Ensures that all quality control materials are run and acceptable daily or as required by regulations; runs any proficiency specimens correctly and within required timeframe
• Processes orders and appointments, collects specimens, and evaluates tests for processing determination; contacts providers to correct order errors and to place orders if a patient arrives with no orders in the system

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• May serve a probationary period
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Transcript
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Other (1)

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Signature and false statements
• Selective Service
• Cover Letter
• Privacy Act
• Financial suitability
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Social security number request

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • Other (1)
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Documents Required:
  
  

  • Resume

  
  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11629844. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information Etola Nesbitt Phone 843-789-6036 Email [email protected] Address Oklahoma City VA Health Care System 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 US Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
• New employee probationary period
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Resume

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).