Summary

This position serves as a medical technician in the clinical laboratory with responsibility for performing phlebotomy - specimen processing - waived testing - conducting employee drug screens and other duties assigned to ensure the best possible care.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/26/2026. Individual Occupational Requirements 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 and Training: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 the training course as described in (a) above for GS-3; 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 position to be filled. And Specialized Experience: You must have 6 months of specialized experience and 6 months of general experience equivalent to at described below. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: to successfully perform the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. General Experience is: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position - or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience is: performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients across all age groups (adolescent through geriatric) in both inpatient and outpatient settings - following strict identification procedures; collects blood and body fluid specimens using aseptic technique - ensuring specimen quality - patient comfort - and minimal re-sticks; adhered to universal precautions and PPE requirements; conducts specialized collections including glucose tolerance tests - blood cultures - midstream urine - 24-hour urine - and stool specimens for microbiology and parasitology; experience with tests performed throughout the laboratory. (i.e. chemistry - hematology - urinalysis - coagulation - microbiology - molecular - flow cytometry - and cytology) and experience utilizing computer programs to support work for the clinical laboratory. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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 above high school with courses related to the occupation. Note: This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school - junior college - college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours - 45 quarter hours - or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school. (Transcripts Required).OR - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 year of experience required for GS-4; and education as a percentage of the 2 years of education that meets the requirements for GS-4. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for GS-4.. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) 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/. Resume Requirement: Your resume must include the following information: Job title - description of duties - beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment - and average hours worked per week.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs phlebotomy procedures using proper patient identification - labeling - and tube selection protocols
• Ensures patient comfort and safety by explaining procedures and following infection control and PPE standards
• Conducts specialized specimen collections (e.g. - glucose tolerance - blood cultures - urine drug screens) in compliance with regulations
• Processes - labels - and prepare specimens for testing and shipment following established laboratory protocols
• Maintains specimen integrity through proper handling - storage - temperature control - and packaging procedures
• Reviews and resolves discrepancies to prevent erroneous results and ensures compliance with quality standards
• Utilizes Vista and CPRS systems to enter - review - and manage patient orders - laboratory data - and specimen tracking Generates reports - prints appointment lists - and verifies orders to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to collection
• Maintains data integrity and confidentiality by adhering to Privacy Act regulations and secure system access procedures
• Communicates clearly with patients by explaining procedures - answering questions - and ensuring understanding to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation
• Monitors patients during and after specimen collection for adverse reactions (e.g. - dizziness - fainting) and respond appropriately - including initiating emergency protocols when needed
• Provides age-appropriate - compassionate care to diverse patient populations (young adult - adult - and geriatric) - ensuring comfort - safety - and dignity throughout the visit
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:30AM - 5:00PM (subject to changed based on agency needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomist/PD04834A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized