• Job Description

  Req#: 739560900

  The Health Technician position is in the Aurora Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) of VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, aligned under Nursing Service. This position will provide clinical support for patients who require patient care services and provide Nursing support to contribute to overall clinic functionality. The incumbent performs clinical duties to assist Nursing to include: obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture, providing prepared specimens for testing, and others.

  
  

  Duties

  
  

  Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all VHA HCP personnel

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  

  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  GS-05 Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) in 0640 Series:
  Specialized Experience (IOR): 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.
  OR
  Education and Training (IOR)
  For GS-05: 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.
  
  
  
  In addition to Individual Occupational Requirement, you must also meet:
  
  
  
  GS-05 GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT:
  Specialized Experience for GS-05: 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: duties related to the position such as assisting in using proper specimen collection techniques (phlebotomy, venipuncture, etcetera), selecting appropriate site for sample collection, using correct containers and labels, monitoring patients; utilizing computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to perform work tasks; communicating with clients and customers to provide quality services; developing in knowledge of direct patient care techniques, including infection control and emergency response; supporting quality control assurance to ensure standards and regulations are met. NOTE: 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 on their resume.
  OR,
  GS-05 Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
  OR,
  GS-05 Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Only education beyond the first 60 semester hours (i.e. beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of this position. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.
  
  To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-05. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
  
  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.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

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