Medical Technician - Nights
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collects and processes blood specimens using instrumentation such as centrifuges; Accurately labels and transfers specimens to proper tubes for storage, shipping, or testing; Investigates and documents processing, labeling, collection, and other specimen errors using incident reports; Performs data entry associated with phlebotomy; Operates instruments that perform blood testing in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, and testing in urinalysis and Microbiology; Identifies abnormal cellular morphology that will provide the clinician with information related to disease processes and blood cell abnormalities; Performs urine microscopy examinations, urine drug screen analysis, fecal occult blood analysis, etc.; Operates instruments for the determination of prothrombin time for warfarin monitoring, activated partial thromboplastin time, and d-dimer testing; Performs glucose and total lipid, endocrine markers, anemia, thyroid, cardiac, and infectious disease testing; Operates, calibrates, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on complex instruments; Maintains laboratory stock and orders materials, as needed; Maintains accurate and orderly operational and quality control logs and records according to established department protocol; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 pm - 6:
30 am, and may require coverage of routine days and evenings, as needed, and will require rotating holidays and weekends. 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 Incentive:
May be authorized for qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure:
Not required 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 SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in Federal Service that has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Medical Technician GS-7. 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 and/or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work that required application of the methods and techniques of a Medical Lab Technician. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one (1) full year of graduate level study at an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree, with major study in subjects appropriate to the Medical Technician GS-7 position, which may include clinical hematology, clinical laboratory practices, phlebotomy practicum, clinical microbiology, clinical practicum, or special topics in the Medical Laboratory Technology field. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR COMBINATION:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If you qualify by a combination, your experience must be detailed in your resume and transcripts are required. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Applies Technology to TasksComputer SkillsSpecimen CollectionTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving 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.
Collects and processes blood specimens using instrumentation such as centrifuges; Accurately labels and transfers specimens to proper tubes for storage, shipping, or testing; Investigates and documents processing, labeling, collection, and other specimen errors using incident reports; Performs data entry associated with phlebotomy; Operates instruments that perform blood testing in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, and testing in urinalysis and Microbiology; Identifies abnormal cellular morphology that will provide the clinician with information related to disease processes and blood cell abnormalities; Performs urine microscopy examinations, urine drug screen analysis, fecal occult blood analysis, etc.; Operates instruments for the determination of prothrombin time for warfarin monitoring, activated partial thromboplastin time, and d-dimer testing; Performs glucose and total lipid, endocrine markers, anemia, thyroid, cardiac, and infectious disease testing; Operates, calibrates, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on complex instruments; Maintains laboratory stock and orders materials, as needed; Maintains accurate and orderly operational and quality control logs and records according to established department protocol; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00 pm - 6:
30 am, and may require coverage of routine days and evenings, as needed, and will require rotating holidays and weekends. 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 Incentive:
May be authorized for qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure:
Not required 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 SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in Federal Service that has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Medical Technician GS-7. 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 and/or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work that required application of the methods and techniques of a Medical Lab Technician. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one (1) full year of graduate level study at an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree, with major study in subjects appropriate to the Medical Technician GS-7 position, which may include clinical hematology, clinical laboratory practices, phlebotomy practicum, clinical microbiology, clinical practicum, or special topics in the Medical Laboratory Technology field. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR COMBINATION:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If you qualify by a combination, your experience must be detailed in your resume and transcripts are required. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Applies Technology to TasksComputer SkillsSpecimen CollectionTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving 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:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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