Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides assistance of a technical specialized or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. Performs a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking and labeling specimens for the laboratory. Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times while drawing blood. This includes such things as site preparation, removing tourniquets, wearing gloves and protective gowns and following all isolation procedures while drawing patients. Performs standard diagnostic test or procedures such as venipunctures for collection of blood specimen, bleeding time and timed collections, according to written protocol or as directed by the physicians or other professional staff. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Performs blood-drawing duties in a courteous manner. Makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Explains the procedures and positions patient for standard procedures. Instructs patients in the proper midstream urine collection, 24-hour urine collection, collections of specimens for culture and sensitivity. Performing special drawing procedures such as bleeding times or collecting times specimens like two-hour blood sugars, instructs patients in procedures to be followed prior to, during and after tests, making out schedules for a patient to follow in order to obtain the correct blood specimens at the required time. Receives request for testing into the Laboratory. Functions as a resource person for VAMC personnel on specimen collection requirements and patient preparation for any lab request. Verifies the accuracy and completeness of request through the use of VISTA or CPRS computer systems. Interacts with hospital/clinical personnel to correct discrepancies. Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary actions. Establishes priorities for emergency orders. Notifies technologists of impending work. Maintains records for routine patient test or laboratory transactions. Receives samples for testing into the laboratory, labels specimens, centrifuges and processes sample and distributes them to the appropriate area (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology etc.). Verifies identifiers such as patient identification, time of sample, type of test requires. Identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies which may cause erroneous test results. Receives patients either in person or over the telephones. Receives and relays incoming telephone calls and messages. Provides general or basic information. Accurately records and delivers messages. Quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to technical personnel. Receives verbal requests for ass-on tests and verifies specimen availability and accuracy of request. Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment. Controls supplies, maintains, and controls laboratory records. Maintains the blood drawing room, including the replacement of supplies as needed. Keeps the appropriate staff informs of any needed supplies in a timely manner and is responsible for ensuring no outdated supplies are left on the shelves. Assists the appropriate staff in dating and properly storing supplies as they arrive, this includes the proper rotation of supplies to ensure proper usage by expiration date. Conduct physical inventories and adjust and/or maintain inventory, stock, plant, or property account records. Initiate, prepare, edit, and process requisitions to stock, commodity control, or other appropriate supply organizations. Operate computer terminals or personal computers to perform records search, data input, and data corrections. Supports the testing and examination procedures carried out in a medical laboratory by coordinating the general flow of specimens from the phlebotomy area to the individual sections to the laboratory. Picks up and transports specimens from other blood drawing areas to the main laboratory for processing and distribution. Ensures appropriate handling and timely delivery of specimens. Follows specific techniques prescribed by the supervisor or a higher graded technician. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 07:
00AM - 03:
30PM, with rotating tours of duty as needed. The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando, including the New Lake Nona campus. The selectee may also be required to work various shift on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)/675-08001A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2019. Basic Requirements (All applicants must meet the following basic requirements):
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You must also posses one (1) of the below:
Specialized
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) in the Federal service that equips you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position? Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but is not limited to, (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:
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. or Combination of Experience and Education:
Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience are also qualifying. If education is used to meet specialized experience requirements, then such education must include courses directly related to the work of the position. (When crediting education, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) For GS-05 level positions, 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 l year of specialized experience. Determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the year of specialized experience required at the GS-05 level. Then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education that meets the requirements for GS-05. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-05. Preferred
Qualifications:
One (1) year experience performing venipunctures in a hospital or laboratory setting. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Note:
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; religions; 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. Knowledge Required by the Position:
Practical knowledge of standard procedures or operation requiring considerable training and experience. Incumbent has the ability to orally communicate effectively with staff members, veterans and their families in order to provide instructions and explanation to the patients and to assist in the orientation of clinical staff members regarding clinical laboratory policies and procedures. Incumbent must be familiar with computer operations and menus and must be able to perform a variety of functions that include typing skills, etc. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Interchange Agreement:
Current Title 38 Hybrid employees:
To qualify for a Title 5 position based on the Interchange Agreement, you must meet the following:
1. Be currently serving under a Permanent appointment. 2. Served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to the Title 5 appointment under the interchange agreement. More information about interchange agreements can be found:
www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/interchange-agreements/. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands are primarily standing for long periods of time and walking, but also some bending, lifting and carrying light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. 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.
Provides assistance of a technical specialized or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. Performs a range of diagnostic support duties such as taking and labeling specimens for the laboratory. Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times while drawing blood. This includes such things as site preparation, removing tourniquets, wearing gloves and protective gowns and following all isolation procedures while drawing patients. Performs standard diagnostic test or procedures such as venipunctures for collection of blood specimen, bleeding time and timed collections, according to written protocol or as directed by the physicians or other professional staff. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Performs blood-drawing duties in a courteous manner. Makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Explains the procedures and positions patient for standard procedures. Instructs patients in the proper midstream urine collection, 24-hour urine collection, collections of specimens for culture and sensitivity. Performing special drawing procedures such as bleeding times or collecting times specimens like two-hour blood sugars, instructs patients in procedures to be followed prior to, during and after tests, making out schedules for a patient to follow in order to obtain the correct blood specimens at the required time. Receives request for testing into the Laboratory. Functions as a resource person for VAMC personnel on specimen collection requirements and patient preparation for any lab request. Verifies the accuracy and completeness of request through the use of VISTA or CPRS computer systems. Interacts with hospital/clinical personnel to correct discrepancies. Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary actions. Establishes priorities for emergency orders. Notifies technologists of impending work. Maintains records for routine patient test or laboratory transactions. Receives samples for testing into the laboratory, labels specimens, centrifuges and processes sample and distributes them to the appropriate area (i.e. Chemistry, Hematology etc.). Verifies identifiers such as patient identification, time of sample, type of test requires. Identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies which may cause erroneous test results. Receives patients either in person or over the telephones. Receives and relays incoming telephone calls and messages. Provides general or basic information. Accurately records and delivers messages. Quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to technical personnel. Receives verbal requests for ass-on tests and verifies specimen availability and accuracy of request. Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment. Controls supplies, maintains, and controls laboratory records. Maintains the blood drawing room, including the replacement of supplies as needed. Keeps the appropriate staff informs of any needed supplies in a timely manner and is responsible for ensuring no outdated supplies are left on the shelves. Assists the appropriate staff in dating and properly storing supplies as they arrive, this includes the proper rotation of supplies to ensure proper usage by expiration date. Conduct physical inventories and adjust and/or maintain inventory, stock, plant, or property account records. Initiate, prepare, edit, and process requisitions to stock, commodity control, or other appropriate supply organizations. Operate computer terminals or personal computers to perform records search, data input, and data corrections. Supports the testing and examination procedures carried out in a medical laboratory by coordinating the general flow of specimens from the phlebotomy area to the individual sections to the laboratory. Picks up and transports specimens from other blood drawing areas to the main laboratory for processing and distribution. Ensures appropriate handling and timely delivery of specimens. Follows specific techniques prescribed by the supervisor or a higher graded technician. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 07:
00AM - 03:
30PM, with rotating tours of duty as needed. The selectee may be required to work or travel between any of the locations within Corporate Orlando, including the New Lake Nona campus. The selectee may also be required to work various shift on a permanent or temporary basis, based on patient care needs. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)/675-08001A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2019. Basic Requirements (All applicants must meet the following basic requirements):
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You must also posses one (1) of the below:
Specialized
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) in the Federal service that equips you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position? Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but is not limited to, (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:
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. or Combination of Experience and Education:
Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience are also qualifying. If education is used to meet specialized experience requirements, then such education must include courses directly related to the work of the position. (When crediting education, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) For GS-05 level positions, 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 l year of specialized experience. Determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the year of specialized experience required at the GS-05 level. Then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education that meets the requirements for GS-05. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-05. Preferred
Qualifications:
One (1) year experience performing venipunctures in a hospital or laboratory setting. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Note:
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; religions; 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. Knowledge Required by the Position:
Practical knowledge of standard procedures or operation requiring considerable training and experience. Incumbent has the ability to orally communicate effectively with staff members, veterans and their families in order to provide instructions and explanation to the patients and to assist in the orientation of clinical staff members regarding clinical laboratory policies and procedures. Incumbent must be familiar with computer operations and menus and must be able to perform a variety of functions that include typing skills, etc. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Interchange Agreement:
Current Title 38 Hybrid employees:
To qualify for a Title 5 position based on the Interchange Agreement, you must meet the following:
1. Be currently serving under a Permanent appointment. 2. Served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to the Title 5 appointment under the interchange agreement. More information about interchange agreements can be found:
www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/interchange-agreements/. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands are primarily standing for long periods of time and walking, but also some bending, lifting and carrying light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. 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:
$33,949 to $44,130 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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