Medical Technician - Phlebotomy
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Draws blood from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests; Performs blood-drawing duties with dignity and respect towards the patient; Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions always while drawing blood; Determines proper site of venipuncture pending upon patient status and condition; Assists in teaching laboratory and medical center personnel and students theoretical and practical aspects of phlebotomy, specimen collection, and specimen requirements; Verifies sample collection, patient identification, and sample transport requirements for all laboratory tests; Processes all specimens according to strict guidelines to assure specimen integrity; Provides maintenance and operation of pre-automation instrumentation to process incoming specimens; Uses this instrument to archive all blood samples and to retrieve any samples that need additional testing; Uses and performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and eyewash stations; Assists Medical Technologists in other areas of the laboratory by loading instruments, running the pre-automation instrumentation, performing occult blood testing, and manually filling out reference laboratory requisitions; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedules:
Full-time:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Part-time:
Saturday thru Sunday, 7:
00 am - 5:
30 pm. NOTE:
The part-time position is 20 hours/week. The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule. 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. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
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 AND GENERAL/SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess (6) months of general experience and (6) months of specialized experience which equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. General Experience is:
(1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's 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 includes:
(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. NOTE:
Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required):
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 a full-time training course of approximately a year's duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology (including serology) and that, in addition, included supervised laboratory practice incident to the diagnostic process and the treatment of patients; 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. OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required):
Combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the Medical Technician position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
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 patients. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented in your resume to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Customer ServiceQuality AssuranceSpecimen CollectionTechnical Credibility IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Draws blood from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests; Performs blood-drawing duties with dignity and respect towards the patient; Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions always while drawing blood; Determines proper site of venipuncture pending upon patient status and condition; Assists in teaching laboratory and medical center personnel and students theoretical and practical aspects of phlebotomy, specimen collection, and specimen requirements; Verifies sample collection, patient identification, and sample transport requirements for all laboratory tests; Processes all specimens according to strict guidelines to assure specimen integrity; Provides maintenance and operation of pre-automation instrumentation to process incoming specimens; Uses this instrument to archive all blood samples and to retrieve any samples that need additional testing; Uses and performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and eyewash stations; Assists Medical Technologists in other areas of the laboratory by loading instruments, running the pre-automation instrumentation, performing occult blood testing, and manually filling out reference laboratory requisitions; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedules:
Full-time:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Part-time:
Saturday thru Sunday, 7:
00 am - 5:
30 pm. NOTE:
The part-time position is 20 hours/week. The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule. 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. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
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 AND GENERAL/SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must possess (6) months of general experience and (6) months of specialized experience which equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. General Experience is:
(1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's 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 includes:
(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. NOTE:
Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required):
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 a full-time training course of approximately a year's duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology (including serology) and that, in addition, included supervised laboratory practice incident to the diagnostic process and the treatment of patients; 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. OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required):
Combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the Medical Technician position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
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 patients. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented in your resume to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Customer ServiceQuality AssuranceSpecimen CollectionTechnical Credibility IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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/.
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0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$31,208 to $40,569 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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