Medical Technician
The Medical Technician (Central Phlebotomy and Processing Department) is assigned to the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technician (MT) are, but not limited to, the following:
Obtains venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique from ambulatory patients in the outpatient laboratory and at the patient's bedside for inpatients during scheduled rounds to the hospital wards. Properly labels and initials collected specimens following specimen procurement policies and procedures. Responsible for the proper receipt and accessioning of specimens delivered to the laboratory. Processes clinical laboratory specimens in the Phlebotomy or Central Processing Areas and is responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the appropriate section or reference laboratories, including the delivery of completed test results when necessary. Maintains phlebotomy supplies at established levels and stocks the specimen procurement rooms and specimen phlebotomy trays and carts. Monitors technical equipment and performs maintenance and quality assurance on instrumentation. Performs Drug Free Work Place collections per the national guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
The North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System is a tertiary healthcare system that provides acute, intermediate, and long-term care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week and on public holidays. The Medical Technician is required to work regular hours of duty on a recurrent basis with rotating weekend responsibilities, as well as rotating holidays. Medical Technicians may be subject to an occasional change in tour duty with appropriate notification based on staffing needs. The following are the tours in which positions may be filled, and your preferences may be discussed further at the time of Interview (if scheduled). The tours that will be filled are based on the needs of the Service at the time of hire. Day shifts are Monday through Friday with rotating weekend and holidays. 5:
30 a.m. -2:
p.m. OR 6:
00 a.m. - 2:
30 p.m. OR 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Evening shift is on rotating days with rotating weekend and holidays. 2:
00 p.m. - 10:
30 p.m. Night shift is on rotating days with rotating weekend and holidays. 10:
00 p.m. - 6:
30 a.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician/PD05860A 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, 11/10/2020. a. Preferred experience/education for the most highly qualified applicant includes:
National Certification as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant-laboratory Training and skills to perform in the Phlebotomy/Processing departments of Pathology b. This occupation has Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), which are requirements e.g., experience or education, for particular occupational series or positions within a series and are used in conjunction with a group coverage (generic) standard. You may minimally qualify based on your experience or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The required Specialized Experience for this position is defined as technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; 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:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and laboratory procedure/testing. OR, Combination:
There is no combination eligibility for this occupation. (Policy, Data, Oversight, Classification & Qualifications Medical Technician Series, 0645 Individual Occupational Requirements, OPM) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Specimen Collection Uses proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy/venipuncture, finger sticks, urine, sputum, tissue, etc.); selects appropriate site for sample collection to minimize patient discomfort; uses correct containers and labels; monitors patients for adverse reactions. Computer Skills Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Interpersonal Effectiveness Demonstrates mastery of interpersonal interaction, encourages diversity, develops collaborative relationships, and contributes to a culture of civility and trust. Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 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:
Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular and physical exertion such as sitting (2-4 hours), walking (6-8 hours), repetitive bending (6-8 hours), standing (6-8 hours), moderate lifting (14-30 pounds), and average carrying (14-30 pounds). The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity needed to perform complex analytical and technical procedures. Capacity for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, depth perception, normal color vision and the ability to perform phlebotomy procedures and entering patient information, test orders, and data in a computer. 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.
Obtains venous blood samples by aseptic venipuncture technique from ambulatory patients in the outpatient laboratory and at the patient's bedside for inpatients during scheduled rounds to the hospital wards. Properly labels and initials collected specimens following specimen procurement policies and procedures. Responsible for the proper receipt and accessioning of specimens delivered to the laboratory. Processes clinical laboratory specimens in the Phlebotomy or Central Processing Areas and is responsible for the timely and proper distribution of specimens to the appropriate section or reference laboratories, including the delivery of completed test results when necessary. Maintains phlebotomy supplies at established levels and stocks the specimen procurement rooms and specimen phlebotomy trays and carts. Monitors technical equipment and performs maintenance and quality assurance on instrumentation. Performs Drug Free Work Place collections per the national guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
The North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System is a tertiary healthcare system that provides acute, intermediate, and long-term care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week and on public holidays. The Medical Technician is required to work regular hours of duty on a recurrent basis with rotating weekend responsibilities, as well as rotating holidays. Medical Technicians may be subject to an occasional change in tour duty with appropriate notification based on staffing needs. The following are the tours in which positions may be filled, and your preferences may be discussed further at the time of Interview (if scheduled). The tours that will be filled are based on the needs of the Service at the time of hire. Day shifts are Monday through Friday with rotating weekend and holidays. 5:
30 a.m. -2:
p.m. OR 6:
00 a.m. - 2:
30 p.m. OR 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Evening shift is on rotating days with rotating weekend and holidays. 2:
00 p.m. - 10:
30 p.m. Night shift is on rotating days with rotating weekend and holidays. 10:
00 p.m. - 6:
30 a.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician/PD05860A 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, 11/10/2020. a. Preferred experience/education for the most highly qualified applicant includes:
National Certification as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant-laboratory Training and skills to perform in the Phlebotomy/Processing departments of Pathology b. This occupation has Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), which are requirements e.g., experience or education, for particular occupational series or positions within a series and are used in conjunction with a group coverage (generic) standard. You may minimally qualify based on your experience or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The required Specialized Experience for this position is defined as technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; 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:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and laboratory procedure/testing. OR, Combination:
There is no combination eligibility for this occupation. (Policy, Data, Oversight, Classification & Qualifications Medical Technician Series, 0645 Individual Occupational Requirements, OPM) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Specimen Collection Uses proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy/venipuncture, finger sticks, urine, sputum, tissue, etc.); selects appropriate site for sample collection to minimize patient discomfort; uses correct containers and labels; monitors patients for adverse reactions. Computer Skills Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Interpersonal Effectiveness Demonstrates mastery of interpersonal interaction, encourages diversity, develops collaborative relationships, and contributes to a culture of civility and trust. Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 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:
Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular and physical exertion such as sitting (2-4 hours), walking (6-8 hours), repetitive bending (6-8 hours), standing (6-8 hours), moderate lifting (14-30 pounds), and average carrying (14-30 pounds). The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity needed to perform complex analytical and technical procedures. Capacity for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, depth perception, normal color vision and the ability to perform phlebotomy procedures and entering patient information, test orders, and data in a computer. 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:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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