Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 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. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job).

Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.

In addition to the English Language Proficiency and Selective Placement Factor above, to qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must meet one of the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is: (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.

At this level, specialized experience should include experience performing a variety of relatively standardized tests, examinations, and determinations.

The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; and following written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations. ~OR~ SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) ~OR~ COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience, as described above.

Note: only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements.

Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience. (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 lifting of greater than 20 lbs., pushing of greater than 100 lbs., long periods of standing, repeated bending and walking long distances. Manual dexterity is also required to perform the duties of the Medical Technician. The work involves recurring exposure to potentially infectious materials and hazardous chemicals. Requirements mandate the usage of protective eyewear, gloves, masks and surgical gowns, as well as other protective wear.

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION The major duties include but are not limited to: Draws blood via venipuncture from outpatients and inpatients for requested laboratory tests. Uses special drawing techniques, assuring that proper tubes are used, and the correct amount of blood is drawn. Receives and appropriately handles urine specimens collected at the time blood is drawn.

Follows procedures for patient identification, sample procurement, and specimen labeling. Maintains stocks and supplies for blood and blood culture collection. Processes patient specimens by centrifuging and/or aliquoting accurate volumes of urine, whole blood, or serum/plasma into specialized containers for transport. Utilizes sterile field techniques to assist healthcare providers during a bone marrow biopsy procedure.

Attends training and educational seminars as needed and completes computerized educational modules as assigned. Trains new employees as assigned by supervisor. Performs research and trouble shoot problems for specialty send-out tests. Answers inquiries from physician, nurses and other hospital staff regarding specimen requirements, status of tests in progress, turn-around-times, and test results.

Prepares specimens for patient testing, prepare agents, perform test procedure, verify the accuracy of results, and report the results in the computer system. Maintains adequate supplies for all phlebotomy and specimen procurement procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: To be determined with rotating weekends and holidays. Will be discussed during the interview process.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.