Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

About the position The Medical Technician - Phlebotomist position at the Department of Veterans Affairs involves collecting a variety of routine and emergency blood samples at the Northwest Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Surprise, AZ. The role requires proficiency in patient identification, specimen collection, and laboratory procedures, ensuring the integrity of samples and providing patient education. This is a full-time, permanent position with no remote work or telework options available. Responsibilities ? Follow procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling. , ? Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from patients. , ? Maintain the physical condition of samples and respond to time factors to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained. , ? Provide education to patients for proper collection techniques. , ? Prepare samples for testing, including labeling, centrifugation, decanting, and aliquoting. , ? Maintain adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures. , ? Answer incoming calls for the laboratory service, relaying accurate information or referring callers to technical personnel. , ? Perform standard diagnostic tests/procedures such as bleeding time, occult blood, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, and fingerstick glucose. , ? Perform sterilization on the autoclave and clean glassware and other reusable items. , ? Identify and appropriately respond to adverse reactions such as fainting, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and arrests. Requirements ? Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. , ? Proficient in basic written and spoken English. , ? Six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience related to the work of this position. , ? Specialized experience includes technical medical laboratory support work or closely related technical support work. , ? Successful completion of an associate-degree course of study or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for experience. Nice-to-haves ? Experience in a clinical laboratory setting. , ? Certification as a phlebotomist or medical technician. Benefits ? Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee. , ? Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Apply Job!