Medical Technician- Phlebotomy
What you'd do
This position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Co. The Medical Technician performs a wide range of functions which includes compliance with CLIA regulations for laboratory testing, clerical and health tech functions under the direction of the Accessions/Phlebotomy Supervisor.
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-05 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-06. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Major duties and responsibilities will include: Receiving patients for medical laboratory testing collecting specimens and evaluating tests for processing determination Working in close cooperation with LIP Providers/ Medical Officer of the Medical Center in ensuring effective medical treatment is provided to eligible veterans Making adjustments to equipment of laboratory testing, setting up all necessary accessories and supplies regarding laboratory testing which assist with minor surgical procedures Ensuring that they meet the certification requirements for the the College of American Pathology (CAP) Point of Care CLIA testing Performing patients care procedures such as collection of lab specimens Ensuring all data entered into our automated data processing (ADP) system is accurate and ensures ADP security for own computer/computer system access Providing training to Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Technologists and Medical Technology students for phlebotomy skills Preparing specimens to be sent to outside laboratories, including reference and sharing laboratories, for testing not done at this Medical Center Answering telephone calls, and coordinates information and actions relating to patient care and services Assisting patients, visitors, and other requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance Working closely with medical staff and patients to ensure the Coumadin monitoring and test are completed in a timely manner and follow up is ensured with lab monitoring after dose is adjusted by provider Using the hospital computer system when processing specimens Receiving, validating, processing and distributing specimens to the proper laboratory section for testing Receiving and accessioning specimens from Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center inpatients, outpatients Preparing specimens to be sent to outside laboratories, including reference and sharing laboratories, for testing not done at this Medical Center Maintaining a clean work environment including defrosting and cleaning freezers and refrigerators, cleaning the biological hood, emptying biohazard trash, and cleaning bench tops and centrifuges daily Obtaining, maintaining, cleaning and storing all laboratory medical equipment according to established policies and procedures Maintaining adequate quota of sterile and non-sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment and checks for outdated supplies/items Monitoring the humidity and temperature charts for SPD which is a critical life safety issue Setting up all necessary accessories or supplies and advises other medical personnel of new equipment, accessories or supplies for laboratory testing and specialized dermatological procedures Organizing work so that efficiency is paramount and work area is neat, tidy and meeting all regulatory requirements for sanitization required for laboratory certification Performing related medical administrative duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Full - Time, 9:00am - 5:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.
What you need to qualify
To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications: 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~ SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristics basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirement for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients. ~AND~ To qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is: (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. (CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must show complete information for each job entry, such as beginning and ending dates of employment, duties performed, and/or total hours worked per week.) ~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. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) ~OR~ COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and specialized experience, as described above. Note: 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 1 year of specialized experience. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must meet one of the following: EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 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: Requires one-half year of Graduate education (9 semester hours above Bachelor's level), or an internship, directly related to the position (e.g., chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology, serology) NOTE: 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 satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript, your application may not be reviewed.) ~OR~ COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of graduate education and specialized experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript, your application may not be reviewed.). (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) A Quality Ranking Factor* has been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is: "Experience in handling/processing of specimens" *Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. Your 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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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