Supervisory Health Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Health Technician to oversee the Phlebotomy and Processing Section within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee (Tulsa), OK.

The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist and provides first-line technical and administrative supervision to staff. The position requires specialized experience in laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation.
• Specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of standardized laboratory procedures, practices, and terminology associated with phlebotomy, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing, handling, preservation, packaging, shipment, and testing.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local requirements related to specimen handling and shipment, including requirements governing diagnostic specimens, hazardous materials, infection control, and biohazardous waste.
• Possesses oral and written communication skills sufficient to explain laboratory procedures and specimen requirements, provide technical guidance, respond to inquiries, and address customer concerns when interacting with patients, clinical staff, reference laboratory personnel, and individuals from diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Phlebotomy and Processing Section operations.
• Provide first-line technical and administrative supervision to GS-0640-05/06 Health Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with VA/VHA/VISN policies and regulatory standards governing specimen receipt, processing, and quality assurance.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Specimen processing

Laboratory equipment troubleshooting

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate education related to health technology

Tools

General lab equipment knowledge

Job description

Serves as the Supervisory Health Technician responsible for overseeing the Phlebotomy and Processing Section within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee (Tulsa), Oklahoma. The position reports to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Assistant Laboratory Manager) and provides first-line technical and administrative supervision to a staff of GS-0640-05/06 Health Technicians.

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

Health Aid and Technician Series, 0640 Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) :

IOR: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.

In ADDITION to meeting the IOR Requirement the Health Technician 0640 Series requires Specialized Experience to be met as well.

GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: In addition to the IOR, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Practical knowledge of a wide range of standardized laboratory procedures, practices, and terminology associated with phlebotomy, specimen receipt, accessioning, processing, handling, preservation, packaging, shipment, and assigned testing. Understands minimum specimen requirements for in-house and reference laboratory tests, including specimen type, volume, temperature, collection container, processing method, and time limitations. Skilled in recognizing technical and mechanical indicators, troubleshooting laboratory equipment and processing problems, and implementing appropriate corrections within the incumbent's authorized scope of practice. knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local requirements related to specimen handling and shipment, including requirements governing diagnostic specimens, hazardous materials, infection control, and biohazardous waste. The incumbent also has knowledge of VA/VHA/VISN and medical center policies and applicable laboratory accreditation and regulatory standards governing specimen receipt, processing, handling, testing, and quality assurance. Possesses oral and written communication skills sufficient to explain laboratory procedures and specimen requirements, provide technical guidance, respond to inquiries, and address customer concerns when interacting with patients, clinical staff, reference laboratory personnel, and individuals from diverse educational, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Education/Internship:

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required if the education or internship was directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts are required if you're using education as a substitute for specialized experience.

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.