Medical Technician - Phlebotomist

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026.

Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience: Experience in (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled.

OR, Education and Training: Successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the 2nd year of the 2-year program included successful completion of a training course of approximately a year's duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; (b) 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus successful completion of the training course as described in (a) above for GS-3; or (c) 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that must have been directly related to the specialization of the position to be filled.

In addition to meeting the above Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), applicants must also meet the below general and specialized experience and/or directly related education relevant to this position. You must have 6 months of specialized experience and 6 months of generalized experience and/or meet educational requirements or a combination of specialized experience and education.

General experience is: Any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

Specialized experience is: performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients across all age groups (adolescent through geriatric) in both inpatient and outpatient settings, following strict identification procedures; collects blood and body fluid specimens using aseptic technique, ensuring specimen quality, patient comfort, and minimal re-sticks; adhered to universal precautions and PPE requirements; conducts specialized collections including glucose tolerance tests, blood cultures, midstream urine, 24 hour urine, and stool specimens for microbiology and parasitology; experience with tests performed throughout the laboratory. (i.e. chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology, molecular, flow cytometry, and cytology) and experience utilizing computer programs to support work for the clinical laboratory.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation. Note: This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.

One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. (Transcripts Required). OR, Combination of Experience and Education: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have qualifying experience as a percentage of the 1 year of experience required for GS-4; and education as a percentage of the 2 years of education that meets the requirements for GS-4. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for GS-4. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application).

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

01Physical Requirements

The work requires regular and recurrent standing to perform tests, walking between different sections of the laboratory, reaching, and bending to obtain specimens from transport system and operate instruments. The occasional lifting of heavy containers of reagent and supplies may occur.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs phlebotomy procedures including blood and body fluid collection using proper patient identification and labeling protocols. Applies knowledge of laboratory disciplines including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, and coagulation. Conducts specialized collections (e.g., glucose tolerance tests, blood cultures, urine specimens) in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Processes, labels, and prepares specimens for testing and shipment following established laboratory protocols.
• Maintains specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, temperature control, and packaging procedures.
• Reviews and resolves discrepancies to prevent erroneous results and ensures compliance with quality standards.
• Utilizes Vista and CPRS systems to enter, review, and manage patient orders, laboratory data, and specimen tracking.

Generates reports, prints appointment lists, and verifies orders to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to collection. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality by adhering to Privacy Act regulations and secure system access procedures. Communicates clearly with patients by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring understanding to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

• Monitors patients during and after specimen collection for adverse reactions (e.g., dizziness, fainting) and responds appropriately, including initiating emergency protocols when needed.
• Provides age-appropriate, compassionate care to diverse patient populations (young adult, adult, and geriatric), ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the visit.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm with rotating holidays, subject to change based on the needs of the facility..

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomist/PD04834A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized