The incumbent functions in technical and advanced technical capacities in Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing for the Miami VA (including rotating to Broward Outpatient Clinic) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS).

Duties

Performs blood-drawing and other specimen collecting duties as assigned in a courteous and professional manner. Makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible. Adheres to safety, infection control, and universal precautions always while drawing blood. This includes such things as replacing bed rails, removing tourniquets, and wearing gloves. Must be proficient in phlebotomy, being able to draw all but the most difficult patients and follows proper procedures for redrawing blood. In additions, must develop the essential speed required to complete the blood drawing duties in a timely manner. Instructs patients in proper technique for sterile midstream urine collection, 24-hour urine collection, and collection of specimens for culture and sensitivity, ova and parasites, and occult bloods. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00am 4:30pm, rotating weekends and Holidays Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD546-08191-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2023. This occupational series has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) which is a minimum qualification requirement. To be considered for the position, you must ensure that the experience is reflected in your resume and/or if applicable, transcripts must be uploaded to support education requirement or substitution. Medical Technician Series 0645 Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience For positions at GS-4 and above: (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 and Training For GS-5: 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. ** In addition you must also qualify below as well. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Communication skills to work effectively and diplomatically with medical center employees, patients, families, reference laboratory personnel both VA and private sector. Thorough knowledge of various menus, options, procedures, and equipment to use the medical center computer programs and reference laboratory computer programs both VA and private sector. Experience of policies and procedures as related to patient care. Experience and skills enough to recognize, report, and assist in emergency situations. Experience and skill to independently observe and report physical or mental changes in a patient. Experience and skills in phlebotomy techniques, procedures, and other specimen collection procedures. Experience of infection control, safety, and universal precaution procedures. Experience of collection, processing, and storage requirements and procedures for laboratory specimens. Experience of Federal regulations applicable to the packaging and shipping of laboratory specimens and infectious substances. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required . OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to DetailCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Emergency CareInfection ControlSpecimen 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 physical demands are primarily standing and walking, but also some bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. Also, there are times of considerable exertion with patient positioning to do inpatient blood draws (50 pounds or more). The work requires above average agility and dexterity. 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.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Brianna Howard
• Phone: 813-816-7155 X110371
• Email: [email protected]