Medical Technician

Summary The Medical Technician position is located in the Nursing and Patient Care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. This position will serve as a phlebotomist, specimen processor, and customer service support in the Laboratory Specimen Processing Section performing support duties for Atlanta VAMC wards and outpatient clinics. Responsibilities Evaluates laboratory order / request to determine the suitability of specimen to collect. Collects specimen using the correct tube for testing. Uses various types of phlebotomy equipment (e.g., butterflies, vacutainer system).Processes Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, and Immunology specimens for testing. Processes a variety of laboratory specimens using processing methods (centrifugation, splitting specimens into aliquots, and separation of components) in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures. Prepares, inputs and transmits specimen information for shipment to reference laboratory for testing. D...