The position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS) at the Northport VA Medical Center. The incumbent performs a variety of functions, including: accession specimens into computer system; collects, evaluates and processes patient specimens; answers questions relative to specimens; instructs and assists patients; and sends out specimens for testing. Follows policies and procedures established by service, medical center, VA and regulatory agencies.
Major duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Perform venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients Perform venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients Collects and processes specimens obtained for analyses; Performs venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory inpatient with a minimal number of failures, patient bruising, or required resticks; Uses standard aseptic procedures and safeguards; Checks patients into the phlebotomy area taking care to follow protocol; Checks orders by looking into the computer 30 days before and after the date of arrival and ensures that only authorized medical personnel have requested tests; Generates labels to match the test requisition slips, the electronic request, and the patient's identification; Explains procedures to patients; Monitors and maintains all centrifuges and serofuges in the service; Receives and stores laboratory reagents and supplies; Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) with rotating weekends Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician/PD21269A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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victoria.anthony@va.gov · (908)992-1602
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $48005 – $62407/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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