Medical Technician (Phlebotomy)
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Answers incoming calls and quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to technical personnel. Receives all requests for testing into the laboratory; verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request. Accepts or enters all requests into the hospital computer system using both ward order entry and laboratory computer options. Receives all samples for testing into the laboratory and verifies proper patient information, sample collection, and sample transport requirements for hundreds of different laboratory tests. Identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies that may cause erroneous test results. Makes sound decisions independently and takes appropriate action to correct and solve problems. Processes all specimens according to strict guidelines to assure specimen integrity. Draws blood from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests using special drawing techniques such as butterfly needles, vacutainers, and syringes. Draws specimens for transfusion requests following protocol for patient identification. Adheres to patient safety, infection control and universal precautions as described in current hospital policies at all times while drawing blood. Is responsible for performing finger stick blood collections, collecting timed specimens, instructing patients in procedures to be followed, and assisting with employee drug screening collections. Stocks inventories and requests supplies as needed for use in drawing blood, accessioning, and processing areas. May perform basic laboratory procedures including complete blood counts, prothrombin times, and macroscopic urinalysis. Calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on glucose meters; identifies instrument malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective actions. May perform established quality control procedures to check the accuracy and validity of test results Work Schedule:
Full-TIme, Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm with some alternating holidays or Monday - Friday, 9:
00am - 5:
30pm; with some alternating holidays. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)/PD02075A 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, 12/03/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-5 Level Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in Federal Service. 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; or (b) technical support work in a closely related field - e.g., biological laboratory technician; and work that required application of the methods and techniques of a phlebotomist. NOTE:
Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on resume. OR GS-5 Level Education:
(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) 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. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work and be directly related to the duties of this position. OR GS-5 Level Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of specialized experience and post high-school education (beyond 2 years) that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying for this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingSpecimen CollectionTechnical CompetenceTechnology 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 standing for long periods of time, bending, standing, lifting, walking, stooping and stretching. The work requires duty on holidays when so assigned. 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.
Answers incoming calls and quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to technical personnel. Receives all requests for testing into the laboratory; verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request. Accepts or enters all requests into the hospital computer system using both ward order entry and laboratory computer options. Receives all samples for testing into the laboratory and verifies proper patient information, sample collection, and sample transport requirements for hundreds of different laboratory tests. Identifies unusual conditions and discrepancies that may cause erroneous test results. Makes sound decisions independently and takes appropriate action to correct and solve problems. Processes all specimens according to strict guidelines to assure specimen integrity. Draws blood from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests using special drawing techniques such as butterfly needles, vacutainers, and syringes. Draws specimens for transfusion requests following protocol for patient identification. Adheres to patient safety, infection control and universal precautions as described in current hospital policies at all times while drawing blood. Is responsible for performing finger stick blood collections, collecting timed specimens, instructing patients in procedures to be followed, and assisting with employee drug screening collections. Stocks inventories and requests supplies as needed for use in drawing blood, accessioning, and processing areas. May perform basic laboratory procedures including complete blood counts, prothrombin times, and macroscopic urinalysis. Calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on glucose meters; identifies instrument malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective actions. May perform established quality control procedures to check the accuracy and validity of test results Work Schedule:
Full-TIme, Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm with some alternating holidays or Monday - Friday, 9:
00am - 5:
30pm; with some alternating holidays. Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Medical Technician (Phlebotomist)/PD02075A 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, 12/03/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-5 Level Specialized
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in Federal Service. 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; or (b) technical support work in a closely related field - e.g., biological laboratory technician; and work that required application of the methods and techniques of a phlebotomist. NOTE:
Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on resume. OR GS-5 Level Education:
(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) 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. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work and be directly related to the duties of this position. OR GS-5 Level Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of specialized experience and post high-school education (beyond 2 years) that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying for this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingSpecimen CollectionTechnical CompetenceTechnology 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 standing for long periods of time, bending, standing, lifting, walking, stooping and stretching. The work requires duty on holidays when so assigned. 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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