- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Medical & Health)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSS-12746494-25-TC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 6, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
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
Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Medical/Health) position with Department of Veterans Affairs. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently attending college or have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited educational institution?
You must currently be attending college on a full or half-time basis at an accredited educational institution seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) or have been accepted for enrollment to be eligible for the Pathways Intern Program. To verify your enrollment a transcript and class schedule must be submitted with your application.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your education or experience that qualifies you for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
To be eligible for consideration for this student trainee position, you must live within the commuting distance of Columbia, MO. Do you live within the commuting distance of Columbia, MO?
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of medical terminology, correct specimen handling and preparation of laboratory specimens for testing
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Use laboratory terminology in the process of Phlebotomy
5.
Recall basic testing requirements using proper terminology
6.
Use lab resources to properly process specimens for testing
The following statements pertain to your ability to use proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy/venipuncture, finger sticks, urine, sputum, tissue, etc.); select appropriate site for sample collection to minimize patient discomfort; use correct containers and labels; monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Follow guidelines for properly identifying patients prior to specimen collection
8.
Perform Phlebotomy on patients according to established guidelines
9.
Collect specimens according to guidelines to assure that quality specimens are obtained
The following statements pertain to your ability to promote infection prevention and control, demonstrate application of the principles of infection control in all activities (i.e. proper hand washing procedures, etc.), understand and utilize standard precautions and use proper protective equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Use Universal Precautions to collect, handle and process specimens
11.
Use proper safety practices and procedures in the collection of laboratory specimens
12.
Use proper safety practices in the processing of specimens for testing
The following statements pertain to your ability to work with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Communicate with patients providing them with requirements for specimen collection
14.
Communicate with hospital staff regarding processing & collection requirements and resolution of problems
15.
Communicate with lab staff regarding specimen collection processes and issues
The following statements pertain to your ability to use machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; use computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Use computer to query patient demographics, lab test requests, test order status, and test descriptions
17.
Use computer to build collection lists, print collection lists and labels
18.
Use computer to log in patient specimens