The primary purpose of the position is to be competent and proficient in phlebotomy, specimen processing, shipment of biological specimen, point of care testing, and other laboratory responsibilities.

Duties

As a Medical Technician, you will: Serve as laboratory front desk receptionist greeting patients, providing appropriate guidance, answering nontechnical inquiries and referring technical inquires to the appropriate staff Identify and prepare proper site, and obtain venous and capillary blood specimens according to standard operating procedures Properly label and store specimens Process clinical pathology specimens for shipment (i.e., prepare containers for collection according to pre-collection requirements; measure and record total volume of specimens; and test and adjust pH to specified requirements on specimens) Properly pack and send out specimens in a timely manner Maintain laboratory facility, equipment, instruments, and supplies Maintain complete and accurate records of all test results generated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4pm * Possible Saturday rotation Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Technician/PD459-02795-A Physical Requirements: 1) Medium work of lifting up to 40 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds; 2) Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects; & 3) Requires large, as well as fine motor skills

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirement: You must meet at least one of the following criteria: Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings -OR- 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 -AND- In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must meet the Specialized Experience Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Serve as laboratory front desk receptionist greeting patients, providing appropriate guidance, answering nontechnical inquiries and referring technical inquires to the appropriate staff; 2) Identify and prepare proper site, and obtain venous and capillary blood specimens according to standard operating procedures; 3) Properly label and store specimens; 4) Process clinical pathology specimens for shipment (i.e., prepare containers for collection according to pre-collection requirements; measure and record total volume of specimens; and test and adjust pH to specified requirements on specimens; and/or 5) Properly pack and send out specimens in a timely manner. 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

Contacts

• Address Spark M Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819 US
• Name: Cathleen Tittnich
• Phone: 9098257084 X1973
• Email: [email protected]