Medical Technician - Clinical Laboratory Generalist
NOTE:
This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 9/30/2021). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Performs venipuncture, selecting appropriate collection devices, and taking any necessary precautions in specimen preparation Correctly identifies patients, confirming name and full social security number prior to performing venipunctures Collects stat specimens and therapeutic drugs from outpatients, critical care units or Emergency Department Delivers specimens from collection areas to the main laboratory for analysis Performs a variety of tests which are difficult and complex Recognizes erroneous lab results and makes appropriate clinical decisions based on these results Performs routine maintenance on the analyzers, and monitors the quality control system Prepares reagents and stores appropriately after preparations Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies, which may cause erroneous results (instrument malfunctions, condition of test performance, reaction systems, specimen integrity, and/or test procedures used) and takes appropriate actions to resolve the problem Participates in the laboratory quality assurance program by documenting all incidents/errors/complaints and by detailing any immediate actions taken to resolve these issues Performs other related laboratory duties as required Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 3:
00pm to 11:
00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required 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. English Language Proficiency Requirement:
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 To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level, you must meet have:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes:
experience that may have been gained 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 positions being filled. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and ending dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceSpecimen CollectionTechnical Competence 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.
This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 9/30/2021). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Performs venipuncture, selecting appropriate collection devices, and taking any necessary precautions in specimen preparation Correctly identifies patients, confirming name and full social security number prior to performing venipunctures Collects stat specimens and therapeutic drugs from outpatients, critical care units or Emergency Department Delivers specimens from collection areas to the main laboratory for analysis Performs a variety of tests which are difficult and complex Recognizes erroneous lab results and makes appropriate clinical decisions based on these results Performs routine maintenance on the analyzers, and monitors the quality control system Prepares reagents and stores appropriately after preparations Identifies unusual test results or discrepancies, which may cause erroneous results (instrument malfunctions, condition of test performance, reaction systems, specimen integrity, and/or test procedures used) and takes appropriate actions to resolve the problem Participates in the laboratory quality assurance program by documenting all incidents/errors/complaints and by detailing any immediate actions taken to resolve these issues Performs other related laboratory duties as required Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 3:
00pm to 11:
00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required 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. English Language Proficiency Requirement:
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 To qualify for this position at the GS-6 grade level, you must meet have:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes:
experience that may have been gained 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 positions being filled. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and ending dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceSpecimen CollectionTechnical Competence 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/.
- Department:
0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$40,445 to $52,579 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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