- Position Title
- Health Technician (Phlebotomy)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTE-12751303-25-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 16, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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
1.
Time in Grade: Do you possess at least one year of service at the next lower grade level, GS-4 or equivalent?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
GS-05 Requirements:
Do you possess the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)?
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above)
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in Federal Service. Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled; Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. 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 as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Transcripts required, and experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
Do you possess the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)?
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above)
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in Federal Service. Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled; Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Understanding policies and procedures as related to patient care;
- Performing phlebotomy techniques, procedures and other specimen collection procedures;
- Setting up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures;
- Instructing patients in the proper procedures to follow prior, during and after test; preparing referral specimens for shipment;
- Performing all clerical duties;
- Maintaining records of procedures.
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. 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 as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Transcripts required, and experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Phlebotomy/Speciman Procurement.
4.
Perform a wide variety of blood collection of a responsible nature requiring a representative knowledge of clinical science to understand the multiplicity of tests and specimen requirements, the mechanics of venipunture and patient preparation.
5.
Explain work requirements and procedures, giving special instructions with regard to difficult procedures, specimen collection and test analysis.
6.
Instructs students, volunteers and trainees in the performance of phlebotomy and test procedures with the information and experience required to understand underlying disease processes and inform the ward and /or physician if unable to obtain specimen.
7.
Sets up equipment for all phlebotomy procedures, making sure that all phlebotomy and ancillary equipment is functioning to standard.
8.
Reports changes in patient status i.e., vital signs, oxygen saturation, diaphoresis, change in skin color, level of consciousness and reports changes to the MD/RN.
9.
Obtains assistance from the Nurse manager for unusual patient issues and/or unfamiliar situations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
Monitors the patient environment to ensure patient safety during phlebotomy procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Responsible to transport specimens to the laboratory including those requiring specials handling.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Adhere to Infection Control Guidelines including cleaning and disinfecting equipment and ancillary equipment according to Medical Center Polices and Procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Maintains records of procedures performed by the phlebotomy staff.
14.
Participates in CQI activities in the phlebotomy unit.