Medical Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Lake Baldwin Clinic in Orlando, FL, seeks a phlebotomist for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

English proficiency is required for direct patient care, with a selective placement factor of phlebotomy on human patients. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of specialized laboratory experience or a bachelor’s degree with related coursework, or an acceptable education/experience combination.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in medical laboratory support or related field.
• Experience performing a variety of standardized tests and examinations.
• Education requirements: bachelor's degree or 60 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position.
• Combination of post-high school education and specialized experience may be creditable.
• Selective Placement Factor: experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 60 semester hours beyond 2nd year

Job description

This position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Lake Baldwin Clinic in Orlando, FL.

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.

Selective Placement Factor

Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements 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.

To qualify for this position 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. At this level, specialized experience should include experience performing a variety of relatively standardized tests, examinations, and determinations. The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; and following written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations.

OR

EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPT 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.

OR

COMBINATION (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED):

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.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a laboratory atmosphere and requires regular and physical exertion such as walking, bending, recurrent standing and moderate lifting. The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities and dexterity needed to perform intricate analytical and technical procedures. Data entry includes patient information, test orders, and other critical data in a computer that may result in physical problems from the effects of repetitive motion and eyestrain. Specific visual requirements include vision for both eyes, depth perception, the ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors, and the ability to read ordinary type without strain. The incumbent must have adequate hearing (aids permitted), and the emotional stability and mental stability to deal with stressful situations. The work involves moderate risks or discomfort associated with working in a clinical laboratory with regular and recurring exposure to hazards such as infectious materials, chemicals, electrical appliances. The incumbent takes special safety precautions and must use protective clothing and devises such as gloves, face shields, eye protector, and safety shields in accordance with OSHA guidelines. The incumbent's dress and personal appearance should reflect the professional image of a healthcare worker.

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/.