Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is aligned under the Portland VA Medical Center, Primary Care Division, Clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

• Duties include, but are not limited to: Obtains and labels specimens to include clean catch urine specimens or sterile specimens. Draws and labels, and packages specimens for the laboratory. Performs routine diagnostic tests such as venipuncture, bladder scan, ultrasound, 2 glucometer, pregnancy testing, urinary tract infection testing and electrocardiograms, as directed by the physician or professional nurse, for the purpose of diagnostic testing. Assists medical and nursing providers when performing medical & diagnostic examinations by assisting with duties such as monitoring vital signs, collecting biometrics, preparing and positioning the patient, completing the history and reminders, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests. Performs simple procedures such as collection of blood samples or other fluid samples from ambulatory patients and application of sterile dressings to uncomplicated wounds. Observes and reports to the health professional changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance. Enters patient information using commonly used medical terminology such as terms of tests, diet changes, or test results. Provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. Performs direct patient support work including personal patient care. Takes care of patients' routine care and comfort needs including personal hygiene, physical comfort, well-being, positioning, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, safety and falls prevention, etc. Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the Clinic. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm, may vary according to facility needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Phlebotomy)/PD20668A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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