MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
In order to qualify, you must meet the general and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0645, Medical Technician Series. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Six months of general experience for GS-065-04 (1) in any type of work that demonstrated the ability to perform the work, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing 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. In addition, have six months of specialized experience which includes knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method; and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens for culture and sensitivity from patients of all ages; knowledge of safety and infection control practices and procedures including those for disposing of contaminated medical waste material and needles; ability to label and prepare samples for transport to lab; enter data in the Composite Health Care System and Third party Collection system; and protect sensitive data from unauthorized release, alteration or deletion. Specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). (NOTE:
This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you submit in addition to answering this questionnaire). OR EDUCATION:
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 a 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. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method; and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens for culture and sensitivity from patients of all ages. 2. Knowledge of safety and infection control practices and procedures including those for disposing of contaminated medical waste material and needles. 3. Ability to label and prepare samples for transport to lab; enter data in the Composite Health Care System and Third party Collection system; and protect sensitive data from unauthorized release, alteration or deletion. 4. Skill in receiving patients; providing verbal instructions regarding sample collection process to be followed prior to, during, and after specimen collections; and preparing and reviewing laboratory slips for required information. 5. Ability to recognize signs or symptoms of physiological reactions and act appropriately to prevent injury to and stabilize the patient. 6. Ability to train and instruct other laboratory personnel, medical staff, students, new employees, reservists and volunteers in proper phlebotomy procedures and document competency/training and educational folders. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Six months of general experience for GS-065-04 (1) in any type of work that demonstrated the ability to perform the work, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing 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. In addition, have six months of specialized experience which includes knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method; and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens for culture and sensitivity from patients of all ages; knowledge of safety and infection control practices and procedures including those for disposing of contaminated medical waste material and needles; ability to label and prepare samples for transport to lab; enter data in the Composite Health Care System and Third party Collection system; and protect sensitive data from unauthorized release, alteration or deletion. Specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). (NOTE:
This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you submit in addition to answering this questionnaire). OR EDUCATION:
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 a 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. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method; and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens for culture and sensitivity from patients of all ages. 2. Knowledge of safety and infection control practices and procedures including those for disposing of contaminated medical waste material and needles. 3. Ability to label and prepare samples for transport to lab; enter data in the Composite Health Care System and Third party Collection system; and protect sensitive data from unauthorized release, alteration or deletion. 4. Skill in receiving patients; providing verbal instructions regarding sample collection process to be followed prior to, during, and after specimen collections; and preparing and reviewing laboratory slips for required information. 5. Ability to recognize signs or symptoms of physiological reactions and act appropriately to prevent injury to and stabilize the patient. 6. Ability to train and instruct other laboratory personnel, medical staff, students, new employees, reservists and volunteers in proper phlebotomy procedures and document competency/training and educational folders. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$31,700 to $41,209 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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