Performs quality control, patient test procedures, results verification, and specimen collection/transportation in CLIAA certified "high complexity" laboratory. Provides logistical support to laboratory operations. Manages patient electronic medical record databases in multiple laboratory information systems. Applies practical knowledge of phlebotomy, chemistry, biology, analysis methods, scientific instrument engineering, and anatomy principles in the performance of duties. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 05/20/2022. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or 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. Preferred Experience: Medical Laboratory Technician Certification obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body (i.e., AMT, ASCP), from a Health and Human Services approved accreditation organization for laboratory educational programs. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Diagnostic Medical TestingSpecimen CollectionTechnical Competence 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 work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items such as portable equipment and reagent packs. The work requires specific physical characteristics and abilities such as dexterity and color vision. Work Environment: There is risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and sharp objects. The work environment is well lighted, ventilated, and temperature regulated. Computer screens and keyboards are used extensively. The work around instruments poses mechanical risks and constant noise. There is some risk of chemical exposure. Protective clothing is required for all work in the Laboratory. 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 Include: Operates elaborate multi-platform analyzers and performs. complex manual step-by-step examinations independently. Work assignments encompass the full range of analysis and require duties to be carried out in multiple laboratory disciplines concurrently, including: clinical chemistry, toxicology, drug monitoring, urinalysis, hematology, microscopy, hematology, cell differentials, serology, and rapid enzyme immunoassay techniques. Makes decisions on how to proceed with testing based reflexed based on results of previous tests. Maintains status as a \"specialist generalist based on extensive experience, on-the-job training, and well-developed expertise. Sets up analyzers and assures reliability for daily operation by calibrating and assessing quality control completeness and accuracy. Technical levels of expertise include ability to distinguish outliers (trends, shifts, and patterns) and implement corrective actions to realign testing systems that fail quality control reviews. Identifies, counts, and reports; cellular components, pathogenic organisms, and formed elements observed microscopically. Correlates laboratory findings to patient medical condition and communicates spurious results. Evaluates the validity of the data prior to reporting. The work is performed in support of patient treatment. Assure the accuracy and validity of laboratory patient test results prior to verifying results in computerized medical record where, clinical staff rely on accurate information to make decisions for patient treatments. Correlates analyzer results to medical record results and patient condition prior to releasing data. Tracks test result tum-around-times, pending patient reports, and incomplete referral laboratory testing to meet consistency expectations of the medical teams. Designs and uses spreadsheets for data collection. Documents preventive maintenance, troubleshooting actions, quality assurance reviews, statistics, and other data. Prepares specimens for transportation, insuring that the physiologic integrity is preserved for the time period require. Ensures that specimens meet an acceptable standard of quality before proceeding with testing and makes adjustments based on assessments of specimen integrity. Uses judgment to identify and attend to discrepancies in collection, processing, or handling of specimens. Creates specimen manifests and ensures transportation according to biological and dangerous goods safety regulations. Communicates ideas for improving Laboratory problems or inconsistencies. Makes suggestions for process improvements based on cause and effect analysis of \"near misses\", observation of non-conforming events, and inconsistent outcomes. Participates in projects, such as, but not limited to: assay conversions, procedure writing, process improvement pilot studies, data collection, and validation studies. Maintains professional currency through continuing educational opportunities and training. Insures the adequacy of the scientific principles are applied in the performance of required tests. Participates in and receives acceptable scores for graded challenges to test proficiency, competency, and knowledge. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD50309-0\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]