Medical Technician
This position serves as a Medical Technician located in the Laboratory Service at the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, The position performs phlebotomy, specimen testing, storage, and shipping of specimens as well as various clerical duties within the Laboratory Service. The position performs CLIA waved point of care testing. Duties include and are not limited to:
Draw blood specimens from patients for testing, verify patient identification, and clarify any identification discrepancies. Select and prepare a venipuncture site for drawing the specimen considering patient comfort, amount of blood to be drawn, and the quality of the sample. Observe bio-safety precautions and isolation procedures with a minimum of discomfort to the patient. Label tubes with laboratory generated accession labels and other required information (i.e. time, date, initials, etc.). Perform the venipuncture with barrel needle collection devices or butterfly needle collection devices ensuring a quality specimen. Follow protocols for special handling and collection of blood samples. (i.e. blood cultures, specimens on ice, etc.). Inform responsible nursing personnel and complete the required documentation when a blood sample cannot be collected. Return specimens, inform appropriate person of any STAT or Immediate requests. Accept collected specimens in the computer, keep documentation updated and laboratory personnel informed of specimens not obtained. Stock drawing carts with adequate tubes and supplies for drawing patients, and clean the cart when needed. Follow Universal Precautions and proper infection control procedures Other related duties as assigned Work schedule:
Varies, may include days, nights, evenings; Rotational holidays and weekends required Position Description Title/PD#:
Medical Technician/08063A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Time-In-Grade requirements do not apply for this position. Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS 4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing waived complexity laboratory tests and examinations and preparing reports of findings or technical support work in a closely related field. 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 appropriate to the position to be filled? The education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. (Transcripts Required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Must possess equivalent combinations of creditable specialized experience and education as described. For GS-5 level positions, 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 l year of specialized experience. You will be rated on the following competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCompliance InspectionInterpersonal SkillsSpecimen 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 extensive periods of standing and walking, regular and recurring bending, lifting (less than 40 pounds), stooping, and stretching. 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.
Draw blood specimens from patients for testing, verify patient identification, and clarify any identification discrepancies. Select and prepare a venipuncture site for drawing the specimen considering patient comfort, amount of blood to be drawn, and the quality of the sample. Observe bio-safety precautions and isolation procedures with a minimum of discomfort to the patient. Label tubes with laboratory generated accession labels and other required information (i.e. time, date, initials, etc.). Perform the venipuncture with barrel needle collection devices or butterfly needle collection devices ensuring a quality specimen. Follow protocols for special handling and collection of blood samples. (i.e. blood cultures, specimens on ice, etc.). Inform responsible nursing personnel and complete the required documentation when a blood sample cannot be collected. Return specimens, inform appropriate person of any STAT or Immediate requests. Accept collected specimens in the computer, keep documentation updated and laboratory personnel informed of specimens not obtained. Stock drawing carts with adequate tubes and supplies for drawing patients, and clean the cart when needed. Follow Universal Precautions and proper infection control procedures Other related duties as assigned Work schedule:
Varies, may include days, nights, evenings; Rotational holidays and weekends required Position Description Title/PD#:
Medical Technician/08063A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Time-In-Grade requirements do not apply for this position. Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS 4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing waived complexity laboratory tests and examinations and preparing reports of findings or technical support work in a closely related field. 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 appropriate to the position to be filled? The education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. (Transcripts Required) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Must possess equivalent combinations of creditable specialized experience and education as described. For GS-5 level positions, 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 l year of specialized experience. You will be rated on the following competencies for this position:
Attention to DetailCompliance InspectionInterpersonal SkillsSpecimen 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 extensive periods of standing and walking, regular and recurring bending, lifting (less than 40 pounds), stooping, and stretching. 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:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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