MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions +IOR for the GS-0645 Series. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public service), which includes (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. OR EDUCATION:
4 years course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of techniques of medical laboratory practice in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, and immunohematology, and of recognized laboratory reference standards in performing laboratory tests. 2. Knowledge of medical laboratory quality control procedures, implications, documentation, and required corrective action, and of medico-legal requirements, regulatory, and accrediting agency requirements and pertinent statutes. 3. Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method, and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens from patients of all ages including those with collapsed or small veins. 4. Skill in using complex analyzers and microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, analytical scales, spectrophotometers, and similar laboratory equipment, and in adjusting and calibrating laboratory equipment against standards. 5. Ability to isolate and identify all fungi, mycobacterium, or related microorganisms from patient specimens, environmental sources, and proficiency surveys. 6. Ability to train laboratory personnel regarding practical application of laboratory procedures and methodologies, and provide them with quality control guidance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military or public service), which includes (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. OR EDUCATION:
4 years course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of techniques of medical laboratory practice in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, and immunohematology, and of recognized laboratory reference standards in performing laboratory tests. 2. Knowledge of medical laboratory quality control procedures, implications, documentation, and required corrective action, and of medico-legal requirements, regulatory, and accrediting agency requirements and pertinent statutes. 3. Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for collecting blood samples by venipuncture or by capillary method, and for collecting body fluids, skin scrapings, throat or wound swabs, and specimens from patients of all ages including those with collapsed or small veins. 4. Skill in using complex analyzers and microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, balances, analytical scales, spectrophotometers, and similar laboratory equipment, and in adjusting and calibrating laboratory equipment against standards. 5. Ability to isolate and identify all fungi, mycobacterium, or related microorganisms from patient specimens, environmental sources, and proficiency surveys. 6. Ability to train laboratory personnel regarding practical application of laboratory procedures and methodologies, and provide them with quality control guidance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0645 Medical Technician - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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