Health Technician
The lncumbent(s) will serve as a Health Care Technician and will be responsible to ensure they demonstrate courtesy and professionalism veterans, families, co-workers and staff; identify customer concerns and facilitate any necessary follow-up as needed to ensure satisfactory resolution; ability to operate computerized programs in order to enter and retrieve sensitive information; knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to be able to communicate effectively with both professional and non-professional employees In a variety of occupations and ability to work independently to service our veterans. The Technician performs technical work in support of the clinical staff. Performs and documents vital signs, simple neurological checks, height, weight, blood glucose testing, specimen collection, ie., stool, blood, urine, and sputum, etc. to assist in diagnostic screening for patients in multiple clinic settings. Performs phlebotomy services including processing and delivery of specimens, utilizing proper techniques, correct tubes, and accurate samples to ensure prompt processing of the specimen. The position will perform point of care testing, phlebotomy, accession specimens, and perform other procedures necessary to ensure appropriate specimen receipt. handling, and processing to ensure accurate, reliable laboratory results. Major duties and responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Performing phlebotomy, following established procedures for identification, collection, labeling and processing; performing a limited amount of patient testing which Includes urine pregnancy testing. testing by finger stick; prepares specimen or patient for testing. prepares reagents, performs the test procedure, and verifies the ac.curacy of results and report the results in the computer system; performs established quality control procedures to check the accuracy and validity of the test results; prepares samples for testing In the various clinical laboratory sections, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquotting. etc.; performs distribution, storage and delivery of supplies and other materials used for phlebotomy services; cleans and restocks the blood collection room and areas where collection room trays and equipment are stored; receives phlebotomy requests utilizing both manual and computerized logging methods; and performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician/PD502-5942-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/17/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education s described below:
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. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. OR, You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ThinkingComputer SkillsCreative ThinkingSpecimen 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 includes the rotation of tour assignments as necessary, also includes lifting, walking, pushing, stooping, reaching and standing. There Is a need to use proper body mechanics. A variety of mechanical equipment is available to assist in providing nursing care, which involves lifting, pushing etc. Work may require rotation to other than day tours and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. 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.
Performing phlebotomy, following established procedures for identification, collection, labeling and processing; performing a limited amount of patient testing which Includes urine pregnancy testing. testing by finger stick; prepares specimen or patient for testing. prepares reagents, performs the test procedure, and verifies the ac.curacy of results and report the results in the computer system; performs established quality control procedures to check the accuracy and validity of the test results; prepares samples for testing In the various clinical laboratory sections, such as labeling, centrifugation, decanting, aliquotting. etc.; performs distribution, storage and delivery of supplies and other materials used for phlebotomy services; cleans and restocks the blood collection room and areas where collection room trays and equipment are stored; receives phlebotomy requests utilizing both manual and computerized logging methods; and performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Position Description/PD#:
Health Technician/PD502-5942-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/17/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education s described below:
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. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. OR, You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ThinkingComputer SkillsCreative ThinkingSpecimen 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 includes the rotation of tour assignments as necessary, also includes lifting, walking, pushing, stooping, reaching and standing. There Is a need to use proper body mechanics. A variety of mechanical equipment is available to assist in providing nursing care, which involves lifting, pushing etc. Work may require rotation to other than day tours and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. 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/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$37,843 to $49,200 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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