Summary
About the Position: This position is located within the Guthrie Army Health Clinic located at Fort Drum, New York. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Responsibilities
Obtain venous and capillary blood specimens from adults and children according to order.
Collect blood culture specimens utilizing proper protocols.
Follow universal precautions, and infection control guidelines in the performance of all phlebotomies.
Receives lab specimens at reception desk.
Enter all specimen and patient demographics data into computer.
Receive patients and visitors to the laboratory both in person and on the telephone.
Distribute all results of shipped laboratory test to appropriate requesting clinic or physician.
Provide guidance to providers, nurses, and attendants on specimen collection requirements.
Ensure all supplies needed are stocked and ready for use in the phlebotomy room.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes greeting patients or visitors face-to-face or by telephone, and assisting with the collection of blood samples from patients, and preparing specimens for shipping. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, clinical laboratory sciences. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.