"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
The incumbent will collect urine specimens and draw blood specimens from patients in Outpatient Phlebotomy area of Nursing Service. Incumbent of this position retrieves patient laboratory data from various sources for instructions and information to accurately obtain specimens. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/19/2023. 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-04 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-03. 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. Preferred Experience: Experience in the field and a Phlebotomy certification. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year 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: knowledge, methods, and techniques related to the duties of the position being filled (Phlebotomy.). OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 2 years of study (above high school) that included at least 12 semester hours in phlebotomy.. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience/education equivalent to three months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours related to the health care industry.. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Infection Control Interpersonal Skills Specimen Collection Technical Competence 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 entails a fast pace of mental activity, high degree of manual dexterity, some standing, and sitting and bending to perform venipuncture. A certain amount of walking is required for procurement and delivery of specimens and the stocking of supplies. May have to deal with combative patients. 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/. ["MAJOR DUTIES: Clinical Duties Incumbent will accurately prepare specimens and transport them. Will prepare specimens for transport to the Downtown Division or from the CBOC and ensure availability of appropriate containers. Collect glucose tolerance tests specimens. Administrative Duties: Provide clinical support to a predominantly adult or geriatric population on a regular basis. Independently maintain and order all equipment and supplies for the laboratory. Perform all other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30 PM or 7:30AM - 4:00PM, and 5:00AM - 1:30PM on Saturdays Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Phlebotomy)/PD09925A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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