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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Hampton, VA, VA
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
VZ-LH-167096
Medical Technician
SALARY RANGE: 25,797.00 - 33,532.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 03, 2008
to Thursday, January 10, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0645-04POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 04DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Hampton, VA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):VZ167096 (Include on all documents)
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .
NOTE:In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Print Preview"; then "Print".Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package.Detailed instructions of the application process are included after the checklist.Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (see Step 1)
_____ Resume (see Step 2 for the information you should include on your resume) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
_____ If you are faxing your documentation, the United States Application Cover Page must be used in order to link your documents with your on-line questionnaire.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page - will prohibit your documentation from being processed.(see Step 3 for url)
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. (see Step 3)
_____ Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Note:More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. (see Step 3)
_____Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 (version December 2004) with required proof as stated on the form. (see Step 3)
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement.
Send Mail to:
VHA DEU Topeka
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank you, KS 00000
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU-TOP
Phone: (785)350-1543
Email: HRCDEUJKR@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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VZ-LH-167096
Medical Technician
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience comparable to the next lower level if in the Federal service.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualifying experience may have been gained in (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 positions being filled.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXPERIENCE: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 full-time training course of approximately a year’s duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology (including serology) and that, in addition, included supervised laboratory practice incident to the diagnostic process and the treatment of patients; 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 positions being filled.This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university. (Transcript Required)
COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Combination of successfully completed post high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. (Transcript Required)
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools.Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
REQUIREMENTS (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment): Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.Applicants must be citizens of the United States.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001), must be submitted prior to appointment. This form is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
VZ-LH-167096
Medical Technician
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Hampton, VA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will be assigned as the Medical Technician in the Pathology and Laboratory section of the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia or the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.Major responsibilities and duties include: Performing basic laboratory work such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, staining slides for histology/cytology and other testing common to the laboratory.Understanding basic principles of venipuncture in order to perform blood draws.Processing submitted cytology slides including preparation, staining and mounting insuring suitability of specimen for examination.Preparing diagnostic reagents and reference materials.Maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment.Monitoring specimens, equipment and the environment for contaminations.Maintaining complete and accurate records of all test results performed.Utilizes the hospital computer system to accession requests for lab work, receiving collection lists for routine phlebotomy and processing physician’s requests for labs.Assisting in training personnel or students in laboratory practices and procedures.Performing phlebotomy procedures on patients using the correct anticoagulant, the proper labeling of specimens and observing all special instructions or precautions in the collection and handling of specimens.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
VZ-LH-167096
Medical Technician
BENEFITS:
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs.In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with the VA to life outside of work.For additional information about the many benefits of a career with the VA, please visit our "Benefits at a Glance" webpage at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp.
Priority Consideration:Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90.0 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference, from the facility with the vacancy.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
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