Health Technician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: April 24, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Summary The incumbent serves as a Health Technician (Processing)
in the Roseburg VA Healthcare System Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine Services. The incumbent is responsible for performing
multiple duties in the central accessioning and specimen processing
area. These complex duties include reference laboratory specimen
processing, clerical functions, patient testing, and outpatient
phlebotomy. Each of these functions is a percentage of his/her
total time on duty. Qualifications To qualify for this position,
applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing
date of this announcement, 05/02/2024. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions
unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Basic Requirement: All applicants must meet the following
requirement; Positions in this series range widely in type and
include support duties to medical or health personnel such as
audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and
optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that
required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of
the position to be filled. In addition to meeting the Basic
Requirement, applicants must also meet the grade specific
requirements listed below: You may qualify based on your experience
and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You
must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least
the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for
the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized
experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical skill to perform patient testing and verify accuracy of
test results; knowledge and skills in phlebotomy techniques,
procedures, and other specimen collection procedures; observe and
report physical or mental changes in a patient; knowledge of
infection control, safety, and universal precaution procedures;
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, laboratory
accrediting and regulatory requirements sufficient to understand
procedures in the areas of safety, phlebotomy, specimen collection,
accessioning, and processing. NOTE: Experience must be fully
documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month
and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. Physical
Requirements: Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and
requires regular and physical exertion such as walking, bending,
recurrent standing, and moderate lifting. The work requires
specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity
needed to perform intricate analytical and technical procedures.
Entering patient information, test orders, and data in a computer
may result in physical problems form the effects of repetitive
motion and eyestrain. Laboratory instrumentation makes constant
noises which could lead to hearing loss over long periods of
exposure. The position may also require assisting geriatric and/or
disabled patients. The incumbent must have normal color vision.
Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomfort
associated with working in a clinical laboratory with regular and
recurring exposure to hazards such as infectious materials,
chemicals, electrical appliances, and loud noises. The incumbent
takes special safety precautions and must use protective clothing
and devises such as gloves, face shields, eye protector, and safety
shields in accordance with OSHA guidelines. The incumbent's dress
and personal appearance should reflect the professional image of a
healthcare worker. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs
(e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community;
student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies,
knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
experience. Duties "Major duties include but are not limited to;
Specimen Receipt and Processing - The incumbent is responsible for
receiving and preparing requests for testing and specimens into the
clinical laboratory and verifies the accuracy and completeness of
the request.
Identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies, which may cause
erroneous test results.
Accessions all requests into the hospital computer system.
Uses order entry by multipurpose ordering option and other
laboratory computer options such as accessioning by ward order
entry.
Incumbent follows procedures for processing biological specimens,
understands sample requirements for tests and clearly communicates
those requirements.
S/he separates and routes the specimens to the specific laboratory
section that performs the testing.
S/he assists healthcare personnel (MT/MLS/CLS) who deliver
specimens by directing them to place the specimens in the proper
location based on the type of testing and the laboratory
section.
The incumbent recognizes emergency testing situations and takes
necessary action to direct the specimens to the proper
location.
S/he notifies the laboratory staff of the need for emergency
testing.
Demonstrated ability to cope with stressful situations and
troubleshooting to deal with problem samples.
Must have the ability to follow detailed instructions to operate
various types of laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges,
refrigerators, freezers, and eyewash stations.
Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment used.
Reference Laboratory Specimen Processing - The incumbent receives
all specimens that are sent to commercial reference laboratories
for testing.
The volume of testing sent to the commercial reference laboratories
is approximately 150-200 specimens per day.
The individual must be knowledgeable about the specimen requirement
for each reference laboratory test and the test ordering procedures
for each of the reference laboratories.
S/he verifies proper patient preparation, specimen collection, and
specimen transport requirements for all reference laboratory
tests.
The incumbent identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies that
may cause erroneous test results.
S/he makes sound decisions independently and takes appropriate
action to correct and solve problems pertaining to reference
laboratory tests.
Community Based Outpatient Clinics Test Ordering Review - The
Roseburg VA Healthcare System provides testing services for two
Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOCs) located in southwestern
Oregon, and one Healthcare Center in western Oregon.
These clinics collect specimens for laboratory testing and
transport them to the Roseburg VA laboratory for testing.
The specimens from the CBOCs arrive daily, and most of the testing
is performed on the first shift in the Core Laboratory.
The incumbent is responsible for reviewing the shipping manifests
from each CBOC to ensure all specimens listed on the shopping
manifest are accounted for.
If any discrepancies are found, incumbent is required to follow up
as necessary.
Patient Care Testing Duties - The incumbent is responsible for
performing a limited amount of patient testing.
The individual is required to prepare the specimen or patient for
testing, prepare reagents (if necessary), and add to the
appropriate instrumentation.
Exposure to chemicals exists, so safety protocols must be
followed.
Clerical Duties - The individual answers incoming calls for
Roseburg VA HCS Pathology & Laboratory Services quickly finding and
relaying accurate information, performs disposition of add-on
orders, functions as a resource person and troubleshooter, assists
clinical personnel in executing laboratory information system order
entry and results options, prepares referral specimens for
shipment, contacts physicians for clarification of request and
justification of need for send-out testing, packages and ships
containers following regulatory guidelines, maintains shipping
certification, assists the laboratory in functions such as checking
temperatures and other duties as needed.
Phlebotomy Duties - The incumbent draws blood from outpatients for
requested laboratory testing.
This includes using special drawing techniques, assuring that
proper tubes are used, and the correct amount of blood is
drawn.
S/he verifies the patient as the individual denotes on the request
and labels all tubes with two unique identifiers including patient
name, social security number, DOD ID number, date, and time to
insure proper identification.
S/he initials all tubes drawn.
Work Schedule: 7:30a.m.
to 5:30p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (Compressed
schedule) Telework: This is not a telework position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/PD30652A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills
Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Eugene , Health Technician, Healthcare , Roseburg, Oregon
Click
here to apply!
|