Medical Technician - Phlebotomy

Full Job Description

Medical Technicians functions in technical and advanced technical capacities in Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing for the Miami VA including rotating to Broward Outpatient Clinic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS).

Pathology & Laboratory Service is responsible for collection, accessioning preparation, analysis, evaluation, reporting, validation and release of diagnostic reports associated with human tissue and fluids for the purpose of determining/evaluating and treating disease.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/20/2026.

Preferred Experience: Phlebotomy Experience Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR): The Medical Technician, 0645 series has an Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR) which is a minimum qualification requirement.

To be considered for the position, you must ensure that the experience is reflected in your resume and/or if applicable, transcripts must be uploaded to support education requirements or substitution.

Specialized Experience: (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 Medical Technician position.

~ OR ~ Education and Training: 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 appropriate to the Medical Technician position.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: (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.

At this level, specialized experience should include experience performing a variety of relatively standardized tests, examinations, and determinations.

The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; and following written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience.

To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled.

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Emergency Care Infection Control Specimen Collection Technical Competence Technology Application Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands are primarily standing and walking, but also some bending, lifting, and carrying of light items.

Also, there are times of considerable exertion with patient positioning to do inpatient blood draws (50 pounds or more). The work requires above average agility and dexterity.

The work environment involves regular and recurrent exposure to moderate risks or discomforts typically associated with performing phlebotomy on patients (as well as specimen handling), requiring special safety precautions.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Major Duties:

Duties consist of the following, but are not limited to: Interacts with hospital personnel to correct discrepancies such as notifying nursing/medical staff if there is concern about a drawing site, patient is combative, or any other possible contraindications.

Recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary action; establishes priorities for emergency orders.

Verifies patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes with the patient's name, social security number, date, and time, to ensure proper identification.

Performs blood-drawing and other specimen collecting duties as assigned in a courteous and professional manner; makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible.

Performs standard diagnostic tests or procedures such as venipuncture and finger stick to collect blood specimens according to written protocols as as directed by the physician or other professional staff.

Adheres to safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times, including before, during and after site preparation, giving patient proper instructions for Federal Drug Screening, removing tourniquets, wearing gloves, following all isolation procedures while drawing patients.

Builds manifest for Send Out testing and gathers, aliquots, labels, and packages specimens for courier pickup.

Answers incoming calls for Laboratory Services; quickly finds and relays accurate information or refers the caller to appropriate technical personnel.

Performs disposition of add-on orders; able to independently assess workflow and appropriately triage workload. Maintain files of computer and manually printed order entry forms.

Independently contacts ordering provides for clarification to ensure the correct test is performed. Orders and distributes supplies to laboratory departments and CBOC, i.e., Broward Clinic.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 5:00 am-1:30 pm and 7:30 am -4:00 pm. Alternating weekends and Holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician - Phlebotomy/PD08191A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized