Medical Technician (Specimen Processor)
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Accurately processing all samples that arrive in the laboratory by aliquoting and refrigerating or freezing samples according to the test ordered. - Shipping samples to reference laboratories accurately and in a timely manner, and inputs results from reference laboratories. - Performing testing and testing of proficiency survey testing as a check on accuracy of laboratory results - Maintaining accurate laboratory records and entering test results from reference laboratories - Following proper PPE protocol and infectious control policies - Assist with Phlebotomy as needed; collection on bone marrow patients (when required) and Sundays as needed - Performing appropriate levels of maintenance on all equipment in the accessioning area and keeps sufficient inventory of supplies - Meeting the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Work Schedule:
8am - 430pm Sunday - Thursday with rotating holidays Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Specimen Processor)/PD02417A 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, 11/27/2020 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-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. 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. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings and/or 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:
To qualify based on education only for this grade level you must have one year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position, or have completed an internship as a Laboratory Medical Technician. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalDiagnostic Medical TestingInfection ControlProduction and ProcessingTechnology Application 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. 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. Physical Requirements:
The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending over equipment, reaching for supplies or materials, and lifting moderately heavy items such as centrifuges and record boxes (or occasionally lifting heavier items such as reagent packs). The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as dexterity (to perform intricate collection or analysis procedures) and color vision. 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.
- Accurately processing all samples that arrive in the laboratory by aliquoting and refrigerating or freezing samples according to the test ordered. - Shipping samples to reference laboratories accurately and in a timely manner, and inputs results from reference laboratories. - Performing testing and testing of proficiency survey testing as a check on accuracy of laboratory results - Maintaining accurate laboratory records and entering test results from reference laboratories - Following proper PPE protocol and infectious control policies - Assist with Phlebotomy as needed; collection on bone marrow patients (when required) and Sundays as needed - Performing appropriate levels of maintenance on all equipment in the accessioning area and keeps sufficient inventory of supplies - Meeting the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Work Schedule:
8am - 430pm Sunday - Thursday with rotating holidays Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Specimen Processor)/PD02417A 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, 11/27/2020 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-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. 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. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings and/or 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:
To qualify based on education only for this grade level you must have one year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position, or have completed an internship as a Laboratory Medical Technician. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ClericalDiagnostic Medical TestingInfection ControlProduction and ProcessingTechnology Application 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. 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. Physical Requirements:
The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending over equipment, reaching for supplies or materials, and lifting moderately heavy items such as centrifuges and record boxes (or occasionally lifting heavier items such as reagent packs). The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as dexterity (to perform intricate collection or analysis procedures) and color vision. 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:
$39,317 to $51,113 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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