Medical Laboratory Technician
Primary duties are the reception of the patients, performing positive patient identification procedures, verifying test orders in VISTA system, organizing patient workflow based on patient needs, and processing orders correctly independently performing but not limited to the following duties:
--Perform venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and geriatric patient. --Confirm positive patient identification utilizing VISTA/CPRS data for accurate processing in the system. --Make the determination as specimen integrity is unknown beyond the point of acceptance. --Assist physicians, nurses and other hospital staff (which may involve telephone or personal interaction), with regards to lab results, proper collection techniques for blood or urine specimens. --Prepare specimens for shipment to reference labs, which includes complex processing steps (i.e., log out of specimens and log in of results, proper order forms, etc.). --Maintain composure, accuracy and speed despite the presence of various stressors such as other patients in the area. --Obtain laboratory results from the computer system, delivering specimens to other laboratory areas, stocking supplies, eyewash quality control, and temperature monitoring utilizing CheckPoint Temperature System. --Perform laboratory tests such as Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood tests (iFOBT) and other laboratory tests. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:
00 a.m. - 3:
30 p.m. with Possible Weekends & Holidays Position Description/PD#:
Medical Laboratory Technician/ PD# 671-0717-A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/08/2019. Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have 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. OR Applicants must have successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the 2nd year of the 2-year program included successful completion of a training course of approximately a year's duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; (b) 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus successful completion of the training course as described in (a) above for GS-3; or (c) 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that must have been directly related to the specialization of the position to be filled. Minimum Requirement:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement for the vacancy, you must also meet the minimum requirement described below. Applicants must have at least 6 months of generalized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and the geriatric patient. OR Applicants must have 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-03) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to the reception of the patients, performing positive patient identification procedures, verifying test orders, and performing venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Competency 1 - (#484 Analysis and Problem Solving):
Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques. Competency 2 - (#12 Applies Technology to Tasks):
Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques. Competency 3 - (#169 Manages and Organizes Information):
Ability to perform common laboratory assignments. 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 position requires Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Straight pulling ( 0.5 hours), Pulling hand over hand ( 0.25 hours), Pushing (0.5 hours), Reaching above shoulder (2 hours), Use of fingers (8 hours), Both hands required, Walking (6-8 hours), Standing (6-8 hours), Repeated bending ( 6-8 hours), Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Hearing (aid permitted), Mental and Emotional Stability, Sitting (2-4 hours). 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
--Perform venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and geriatric patient. --Confirm positive patient identification utilizing VISTA/CPRS data for accurate processing in the system. --Make the determination as specimen integrity is unknown beyond the point of acceptance. --Assist physicians, nurses and other hospital staff (which may involve telephone or personal interaction), with regards to lab results, proper collection techniques for blood or urine specimens. --Prepare specimens for shipment to reference labs, which includes complex processing steps (i.e., log out of specimens and log in of results, proper order forms, etc.). --Maintain composure, accuracy and speed despite the presence of various stressors such as other patients in the area. --Obtain laboratory results from the computer system, delivering specimens to other laboratory areas, stocking supplies, eyewash quality control, and temperature monitoring utilizing CheckPoint Temperature System. --Perform laboratory tests such as Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood tests (iFOBT) and other laboratory tests. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:
00 a.m. - 3:
30 p.m. with Possible Weekends & Holidays Position Description/PD#:
Medical Laboratory Technician/ PD# 671-0717-A To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/08/2019. Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have 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. OR Applicants must have successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the 2nd year of the 2-year program included successful completion of a training course of approximately a year's duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; (b) 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus successful completion of the training course as described in (a) above for GS-3; or (c) 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that must have been directly related to the specialization of the position to be filled. Minimum Requirement:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement for the vacancy, you must also meet the minimum requirement described below. Applicants must have at least 6 months of generalized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and the geriatric patient. OR Applicants must have 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-03) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to the reception of the patients, performing positive patient identification procedures, verifying test orders, and performing venipuncture on both inpatients and outpatients. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Competency 1 - (#484 Analysis and Problem Solving):
Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques. Competency 2 - (#12 Applies Technology to Tasks):
Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques. Competency 3 - (#169 Manages and Organizes Information):
Ability to perform common laboratory assignments. 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 position requires Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Straight pulling ( 0.5 hours), Pulling hand over hand ( 0.25 hours), Pushing (0.5 hours), Reaching above shoulder (2 hours), Use of fingers (8 hours), Both hands required, Walking (6-8 hours), Standing (6-8 hours), Repeated bending ( 6-8 hours), Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Hearing (aid permitted), Mental and Emotional Stability, Sitting (2-4 hours). 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/.
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0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$30,344 to $39,442 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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