- Position Title
- Health Technician- Phlebotomist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-12737111-25-AG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 23, 2025 to Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in Federal service that has required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to: aiding with patient care primarily in the primary care outpatient setting. Providing great customer service skills to the patient and their family throughout visit within the primary care setting. Knowledge of: direct patient care techniques, venipuncture procedure methods, collecting/labeling specimens, proper infection control procedures, HIPPA as it relates to the privacy of patient information, medical and administrative records systems.
Do possess one year of specialized experience as indicated above?
Do possess one year of specialized experience as indicated above?
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to Clerical (knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Using a Computer to perform administrative duties.
4.
Providing training to new personnel on clinical and administrative duties.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to Patient Care (Knowledge of direct patient care techniques, including activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulating patients, infection control, and emergency response; uses appropriate safety precautions.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Using techniques to appropriately deescalate disruptive patients.
6.
Observing patients and reporting changes in condition (deviation in color, pulse, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure).
7.
Performing simple treatment procedures such as applying bandages.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to Administration and Management (Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Maintaining adequate stock of all supplies and equipment in patient care rooms.
9.
Protecting patient data from alteration, loss, unauthorized release or unauthorized deletion.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to Clinical Data Collection/Documentation (Gathers/documents essential and accurate information about patients such as medical history, vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, pertinent health problems, current medications).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Interviewing patients to document complaint, medical history, and personnel information.
11.
Taking and recording vital signs.
12.
Documenting and retrieving patient health information from patient's electronic medical record.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statements pertain to Diagnostic Medical Testing (Uses proper clinical procedures to perform medical tests (electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing, urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, etc.); measures and records vital statistics or other health information; adheres to quality and infection control protocols.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Collecting, labeling, and packaging specimens such as blood and urine.
14.
Setting up patient care rooms while adhering to infection control procedures.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statement pertains to Written Communication (Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Utilizing Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following statement pertains to Customer Service (Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g., any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services.)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Communicating directly with Providers, staff, patients, and visitors while maintaining privacy and professionalism.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).