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Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your responses 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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English Language Proficiency
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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?
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Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the one statement below that best describes your current level of experience and/or education to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information.
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GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For this Medical Technician, GS-4 position, do you have: At least six (6) months of general experience, and six (6) months of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) 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: (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. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: For this Medical Technician, GS-4 position, have you: Successfully completed (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) 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; 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? (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application)
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: For this Medical Technician, GS-4 position, do you have: Equivalent combinations of post-high school education and experience, as described above. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application)
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Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
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Do you have experience performing phlebotomy/blood draws on human patients?
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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The following statements pertain to Specimen Collection: Uses proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy/venipuncture, finger sticks, urine, sputum, tissue, etc.); selects appropriate site for sample collection to minimize patient discomfort; uses correct containers and labels; monitors patients for adverse reactions.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Performs blood collection using a variety of phlebotomy techniques including vacutainer systems, syringe, butterfly, and/or capillary finger sticks.
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Collects blood specimens, using correct container and order of draw.
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Collects urine specimens and cultures in a manner that preserves the integrity of sample.
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Processes emergency specimens and routine specimens in a timely manner.
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Follows proper protocol for specialty blood draws.
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Evaluates the suitability of specimens.
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The following statements pertain to Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Uses a computer to retrieve laboratory test information.
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Performs computerized accessioning of patient specimens.
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Identifies inpatients and outpatients for whom laboratory tests have been ordered and prints labels for appropriate blood samples.
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Understands and utilizes information resource technology (i.e. computers, printers, label printers, copy machines, phones, fax machines, various computer information packages, etc.)
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The following statements pertain 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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques of urine, stool, or other fluid collections.
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Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, students and volunteers in a courteous, helpful, tactful, cooperative, respectful and compassionate manner.
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Responds positively and in a timely manner to customer requests for service or information.
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Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
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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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Identifies patients and ensure proper sample procurement and specimen labeling.
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Assesses patient condition before, during, and after procedures.
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Administers initial intervention in the event of an emergency.
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Observes and reports any physical or mental changes during patient blood draws.
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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).
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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.
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RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must 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) 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.
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