Med Technician
Duties for the Medical Technician may include but are not limited to the following:
Interprets and makes decisions related to running quality control specimens on all assays in the work area. Utilizes knowledge of on-line quality control rules to make decisions related to the ongoing performance of clinical assays. Runs and reports proficiency samples from organizations such as the College of American Pathologists. Trouble-shoots, prepares reagents, maintains instrumentation and materials and verifies correct instrumentation functions in accordance with departmental guidelines. Processes specimens using the equipment, instruments and techniques required to prepare them for specific analysis; controls physical conditions and responds to time factors to insure that the physiologic integrity of the specimen is maintained. Recognizes critical values and critical tests and reports these values promptly to the requesting clinician. Provides informed notification and liaison activities with clinicians and other customers. Monitors turnaround time to ensure timely completion of STAT testing. Evaluates the validity of the data in relation to the test system and assay procedures used. Identifies unusual results or discrepancies/conditions that cause erroneous results (e.g. instrument malfunctions, improper test conditions, specimen appropriateness and viability). Plans and conducts the training and instruction of New Employees, Medical Laboratory students, Medical Students and Residents in all aspects of the work. Assists with data collection for the implementation of new equipment or reagent lot cross-over's. Investigates and documents processing, labeling, collection and other specimen errors using problem report forms. Maintains the inventory of supplies. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Various days 8:
00a- 4:
30p Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Med Technician/PD20298 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, 11/02/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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 as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or 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. Specific qualifying specialized experience for this position (which should be documented on your resume) is:
performing a variety of clinical/laboratory tests on specimens which may involve tissue preparation for culture, dilution or concentration of specimens for proper analysis, disinfection and sterilization protocols, trouble-shooting instrument malfunctions, and ensuring specimen integrity on a microscopic level and must be proficient in performing phlebotomy by venipuncture . OR, Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one full year of graduate education or 18 semester hours in courses that are directly related to the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED):
. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-7 level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Biomedical Equipment TechnologyDiagnostic Medical TestingQuality AssuranceTechnical 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 work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, bending over microscopes, manipulating small parts, lifting moderate to heavy weights (approximately 50 lbs), and changing gas tank cylinders. Accurate color vision is required 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.
Interprets and makes decisions related to running quality control specimens on all assays in the work area. Utilizes knowledge of on-line quality control rules to make decisions related to the ongoing performance of clinical assays. Runs and reports proficiency samples from organizations such as the College of American Pathologists. Trouble-shoots, prepares reagents, maintains instrumentation and materials and verifies correct instrumentation functions in accordance with departmental guidelines. Processes specimens using the equipment, instruments and techniques required to prepare them for specific analysis; controls physical conditions and responds to time factors to insure that the physiologic integrity of the specimen is maintained. Recognizes critical values and critical tests and reports these values promptly to the requesting clinician. Provides informed notification and liaison activities with clinicians and other customers. Monitors turnaround time to ensure timely completion of STAT testing. Evaluates the validity of the data in relation to the test system and assay procedures used. Identifies unusual results or discrepancies/conditions that cause erroneous results (e.g. instrument malfunctions, improper test conditions, specimen appropriateness and viability). Plans and conducts the training and instruction of New Employees, Medical Laboratory students, Medical Students and Residents in all aspects of the work. Assists with data collection for the implementation of new equipment or reagent lot cross-over's. Investigates and documents processing, labeling, collection and other specimen errors using problem report forms. Maintains the inventory of supplies. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Various days 8:
00a- 4:
30p Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Med Technician/PD20298 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, 11/02/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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 as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or 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. Specific qualifying specialized experience for this position (which should be documented on your resume) is:
performing a variety of clinical/laboratory tests on specimens which may involve tissue preparation for culture, dilution or concentration of specimens for proper analysis, disinfection and sterilization protocols, trouble-shooting instrument malfunctions, and ensuring specimen integrity on a microscopic level and must be proficient in performing phlebotomy by venipuncture . OR, Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one full year of graduate education or 18 semester hours in courses that are directly related to the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED):
. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-7 level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Biomedical Equipment TechnologyDiagnostic Medical TestingQuality AssuranceTechnical 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 work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, bending over microscopes, manipulating small parts, lifting moderate to heavy weights (approximately 50 lbs), and changing gas tank cylinders. Accurate color vision is required 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:
0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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