This position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the VA Norther California Health Care System, Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California responsible for the overall operation of the outpatient phlebotomy room as well as phlebotomy inpatient, as well as, responsible for accessioning and processing specimens for different sections of the laboratory.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work; Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated; Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance; Resolves informal complaints and grievances and effects disciplinary measures when appropriate; Reviews and approves/disapproves leave requests; Ensures subordinates are trained; Obtains patient specimens using state of the art techniques and equipment; Provides collection requirements for timed and other patient samples; Uses various types of collection devices to insure that samples are collected appropriately; Assists in training newly assigned clinic personnel in laboratory procedures, practices and techniques; Evaluates specimen for analysis and if unusable requests new specimen; Prepares all types of patient specimens for shipment to reference laboratories for testing; Ensures that specimen integrity is maintained during all phases of specimen storage and shipment; Prepares specimen for analysis ensuring the physiological state of the properties are maintained; Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment; Controls supplies and ensures that sufficient supply of reagents, consumables and equipment are available at all times; Maintains comprehensive records of written and practical quality control measures and patient data; Coordinates with data processing support services to update tracking/inventory data; Modifies data sets as required to maintain functionality and integrity of applications; Records information pertaining to the storage of specimens or reagents; Completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information; Performs work in the testing and examination procedures carried out in the laboratory; Prepares various types of specimen from any part of the body, or prepares highly specialized specimens involving many steps; Keeps abreast of current developments in the field and makes suggestions for changes in techniques/procedures; Performs chemistry testing which includes a variety of difficult and complex procedures for which procedural instructions exist; Recognizes indicators of malfunction and evaluates validity of data; Performs other related duties as assigned. Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 perform the duties of this position. ~AND~ Selective Placement Factor: This position includes a selective placement factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). 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. ~AND~ In addition to meeting the English language proficiency and selective placement factor, to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6) in Federal service that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this 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 and/or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work that required application of the methods and techniques of a medical laboratory technician. Experience should include collecting, categorizing, cataloging, storing, and maintaining specimen integrity; and calibrating, standardizing, and maintaining equipment and instruments. At this level, applicants should possess sufficient experience to be able to lead others in performing work/assignments. Note: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education (18 semester hours) from an accredited institution with course work directly related to the work of this position (i.e. chemistry, biological sciences, hematology, microbiology, serology, etc.) may be substituted for the experience required. Such graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond 9 semester hours) and specialized experience that may be used to meet total experience requirements. This education must include courses directly related to the work of the position (as described above) and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Computer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Manages Human ResourcesPatient CareSpecimen Collection IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking, bending, climbing stairs to observe, collect or record patient data. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, such as in the laboratory, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination. The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, i.e., working around moving parts, carts or machines, with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. All employees are required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, gloves or shields to moderate risks, and to follow procedures. 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

IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]