Serves as a Medical Technician in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Lexington, KY. Incumbent performs many lab functions which include, but is not limited to the following tasks: accessions specimens into computer system, collects patient specimens (phlebotomy), answers questions relative to patient specimens, and instructs and assists patients specimen collection.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/27/2025. This occupation has Individual Occupational Requirements, you must have one of the following: 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: 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 above IOR, you must meet one of the following for this position: Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of basic anatomy sufficient to assure accurate and appropriate phlebotomy procedures including the knowledge required to implement and monitor phlebotomy guidelines and policies. Knowledge of laboratory test requests and medical terminology sufficient to ensure appropriate specimen tube selection and proper blood procurement. Knowledge and skill sufficient to process specimens for routine laboratory test procedures in various sections of the laboratory including Chemistry, Blood Bank/Hematology and Microbiology. Knowledge and skill sufficient to operate laboratory centrifuges. Knowledge of basic clerical procedures to assist with laboratory record keeping and processing of reports. Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies requirements: College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission. -OR- Education: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required. -OR- Combining Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience are also qualifying. level positions, only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. Determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the year of specialized experience required at the GS-5 level. Then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education that meets the requirements for GS-5. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-5. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Problem Solving Safety Engineering Specimen Collection 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 work requires standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying of light items. The work requires average agility and dexterity. The work involves regular and recurring risks or discomforts associated with working in a clinical laboratory which require special safety techniques and universal precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees are required to use protective clothing. Work area must be maintained in a clean and organized fashion. 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/.
Medical Technicians (Phlebotomists) provide assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis, or treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions. Medical Technicians interpret requests or instructions for medical or health care personnel. Employee understands and carries out the requests made by the health care professional. This position will be located at the Troy Bowling Campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs direct patient support work to include collecting information from patients and providing personal patient care. Performs a range of diagnostic laboratory support duties such as collection and labeling of specimens for the laboratory. Performs routine repetitive diagnostic tests and procedures such as venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and collection/acceptance of other body fluids such as urine or sputum. Uses proper sterile techniques for collection of samples. Centrifuges blood specimens in the Leestown Outpatient Phlebotomy Sections. Ensures and verifies correct labeling and patient identification. Records collection times and intervals as appropriate processes and assures proper storage of specimens. Adheres to safety, infection control, and universal precautions at all times while drawing blood or performing tests. Assists in the training of new employees on specimen collection procedures and proper labeling of specimens. Uses hospital computer system to perform routine work such as, reviewing and accepting lab orders, entering test results and gathering information required to complete assigned duties. Performs routine or repetitive work in a laboratory setting. Notifies physician of any problem with orders or specimens. Informs personnel outside the laboratory which includes physicians, nurses, medical students and patients of the appropriate specimen, specimen collection procedure, and requirements for analysis. Performs quality assurance monitoring of specimens sent to the laboratory for analysis. Maintains supplies for the phlebotomy/accessioning area, including frequent checks for outdated/expired supplies. Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Performs blood-drawing duties in a courteous, calm manner, so patient is as comfortable as possible. Performs direct patient support work to include collecting information from patients, providing personal patient care and educating patients on pre-testing and post-testing activities. Assists patients, visitors and others requesting information, guidance or referral for special assistance. Performs administrative tasks including records for specimens obtained, documenting measurements taken to obtain specimens, functions as a resource person for other non-laboratory personnel on specimen collection requirements and patient preparation for any lab request. Verifies the accuracy and completeness of requests, interacts with hospital/clinic personnel to correct discrepancies. Recognizes emergent situations and takes necessary action to prioritize emergent orders. Notifies technologists of impending work. Receives samples into the laboratory and processes them for testing, labels and transports specimens to appropriate station for testing. Maintains the blood drawing area. Performs any other duties which are in the best interest of patient care and deemed necessary by the supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD600103 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.