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MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (LEAD)

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
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Summary

Lead Medical Technician assigned to the duty of leading and coordinating up to three or more Medical Technicians. The incumbent will assign responsibilities for customer service and satisfaction associated with collection and receipt of specimens, assurance of integrity of specimens received, preparation and processing of specimens prior to testing, testing requirements and test results, preparing specimens for shipping and dispatch, patient computer data and results distribution.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/18/2021 to 11/08/2021
Salary
$36,503 to - $47,456 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbus, OH
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSR-11262338-22-BN
Control number
617713100

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Duties

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Phlebotomy Duties and Specimen Collection
Responsible for proper patient identification, proper sample procurement, and proper specimen labeling. Correct identification is critical to patient care. Misidentification could result in various degrees of patient harm, potentially leading to death. Properly identifies all patients with two identifiers to assure the accuracy of the specimen collected and documentation collection appropriately.
Performs phlebotomy procedures following a sequence of complex steps approved for sample collection. Independently responsible for selecting the best venipuncture site, most suitable phlebotomy equipment (needle type and size), most appropriate cleansing agent(s), proper collection vials and assessing the patient's condition before, during and after the procedure.
Attends to the patient while in their care during the phlebotomy procedure. Is attentive to patient needs, actions and complaints. Has knowledge of medical conditions/therapy (e.g. diabetes, anticoagulation, fainting, hematomas) and applies that knowledge while the patient is in their care. Independently determines the need and initiates a STAT Page, Code Blue and/or Code Orange. In the event of a STAT Page or Code Blue, the phlebotomist administers initial intervention until specialized assistance arrives on the scene.

Medical Technician Leader Duties
Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assures timely accomplishments of the assigned workload, assures that each employee has enough work to keep them effective.
Keeps in tough with the status and progress of work, and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on any problems that might arise, such as backlogs which cannot be disposed of promptly. Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares production reports as requested. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.
Gives on-the-job training to new employees and nursing in accordance with established procedures and practices. Coordinate competencies for all staff performing phlebotomy to include CBOC staff. Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc., and obtains needed information or decisions for supervisors on problems that arise. Compiles reports using Vista, Kiosk and other data sources to check workload, evaluate staff performance and other required needs that may arise from the supervisor.

Maintain Laboratory Records
Maintains and controls laboratory records. Incumbent is responsible for presenting the data to the supervisor in a logical and systemic fashion. As such, the technician is responsible for some data analysis including arithmetic calculations, algebra, graphing of data using interactive computer programs and preliminary statistical evaluations. Develops and maintains detailed records of all experimental or other protocols and results are neatly kept and catalogued in appropriate format. Data are often graphed or displayed in tables to highlight results. Records information pertaining to the storage of specimens or regents and completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information.

Collateral Duties
Collateral Duties may be assigned at 5%. Examples include but are not limited to the following: Quality Assurance, Safety and Point-of-Care testing.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600 Monday - Friday with rotating weekend and holidays 0730-1600
Position Description/PD#: MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (LEAD)/PD000000
Recruitment Incentives: AUTHORIZED
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • All 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.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/08/2021.

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-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. 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.

  • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public service), which 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 work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled. OR
  • EDUCATION: 4 years course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR
  • Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts..

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
  • Decision Making
  • Infection Control
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Specimen Collection


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: Finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination required to perform phlebotomy of patients and to manipulate a variety of laboratory devices such as computerized instruments and computer terminals. May lift or otherwise assists other personnel in positioning patients (ave. 200 lbs.) for routine and emergency procedures, position under/on top of laboratory counters or in instrument cabinets the reagent and supply items, some of which can weigh in excess of 45 pounds also, prolonged periods of standing, walking, pushing, and reaching. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate laboratory equipment, computers and other equipment. Must wear personal protective equipment as required for the designated work area. The work requires some physical exertion, such as walking or bending to collect samples. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In the laboratory, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination.

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/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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