Medical Technician
Some of the duties and responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
Performing routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory inpatients. Performing phlebotomy using approved methodologies for sample collection, including properly identifying patients. Collecting specimens in the appropriate container, maintaining specimens under the appropriate conditions, and following guidelines for collecting timed specimens to ensure specimen viability. Preparing specimens for analysis, insuring that the physiological state of the specimen is maintained. Preparing samples for the reference laboratory. Instructing patients in the collection of urine for drug screens, including processing the specimen and paperwork appropriately. Receiving and sorting specimens. Performing sterilization on the autoclave, assisting in the treatment and control of spills in various areas following established medical center procedures. Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Tour of duty may change based on the need of the section. 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. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required 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. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess at least ONE of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
Possess six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience at the next lower grade level to fully qualify for this position. NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
General experience is experience performing any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience (which should be documented on your resume) is:
technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking); preparing reports of findings; and 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 SUBSTITUTION:
Successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the second 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; or 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus 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; or 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that is directly related to the specialization of this position. OR COMBINATION:
Possess equivalent combinations of specialized experience and education as described above. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
ClericalClinical Data Collection/DocumentationComputer SkillsSpecimen Collection 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.
Performing routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory inpatients. Performing phlebotomy using approved methodologies for sample collection, including properly identifying patients. Collecting specimens in the appropriate container, maintaining specimens under the appropriate conditions, and following guidelines for collecting timed specimens to ensure specimen viability. Preparing specimens for analysis, insuring that the physiological state of the specimen is maintained. Preparing samples for the reference laboratory. Instructing patients in the collection of urine for drug screens, including processing the specimen and paperwork appropriately. Receiving and sorting specimens. Performing sterilization on the autoclave, assisting in the treatment and control of spills in various areas following established medical center procedures. Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Tour of duty may change based on the need of the section. 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. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required 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. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess at least ONE of the following minimum
Qualifications:
Experience:
Possess six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience at the next lower grade level to fully qualify for this position. NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
General experience is experience performing any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience (which should be documented on your resume) is:
technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking); preparing reports of findings; and 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 SUBSTITUTION:
Successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the second 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; or 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus 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; or 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that is directly related to the specialization of this position. OR COMBINATION:
Possess equivalent combinations of specialized experience and education as described above. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
ClericalClinical Data Collection/DocumentationComputer SkillsSpecimen Collection 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:
$33,638 to $43,728 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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