This position provides technical support in the clinical laboratory of the Yakima Indian Health Center.

Duties

Withdraws appropriate quantities of blood by vein puncture and capillary puncture. Knows specific specimen requirements for each test performed at facility, or sent to reference labs for testing. Properly packages specimens for transport to other laboratories. Instructs patients and clinic personnel in collection, preservation and transport of specimens. Performs clinical laboratory tests/examinations per request by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status. Work assignments may include waived and qualitative laboratory tests and examinations. The accomplishment of tests/examinations includes, but is not limited to, the performance of standardized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technical reference and precedents. Exercise judgement to locate and select the most appropriate guides and references to apply for specific purposes. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products by implementing instrument, reagent and product check systems. Responds to external proficiency testing programs. Carries out a preventative maintenance program for all instruments. Calibrates or standardizes equipment, trouble shoots malfunctions, and makes simple repairs or identifies need for external services. Performs all Electrocardiography (EKG) on female patients and all patients in absence of Diagnostic Radiologist Technologist. Serves as back up in the absence of the Diagnostic Radiologist Technologist and performs all x-ray examinations requested by medical staff in support of clinical diagnosis.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S) FOR GRADE GS-05: Specialized Experience (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 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 to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR Grade GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: performing a variety of standardized tests and examinations under complete technical supervision; following written procedures which provide detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations including the techniques, procedures, stains, reagents, chemicals, temperatures, measurements, controls to use and observe, machine settings, etc.; performing phlebotomy services; determining correct blood specimen for tests ordered; and adhering to quality control procedures. OR Education: Bachelor's degree with major study in medical or clinical laboratory or a related field such as chemistry and/or the biological sciences; OR, a Bachelor's degree in any field that includes at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. Eligible courses may include: chemistry, hematology, blood banking, microbiology, or the biological sciences. OR Combination: Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grades GS-3 through GS-5 for all positions. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.

Contacts

• Address Yakima Service Unit 401 Buster Road Toppenish, WA 98948 US
• Name: Wanda Edmundson
• Phone: 4055013495
• Email: [email protected]