Medical Technician

• Evaluates laboratory order/request to determine the suitability of specimen to collect.
• Collects specimen using the correct tube for testing.
• Uses various types of phlebotomy equipment (e.g. butterflies Vacutainer system).Processes Microbiology Hematology Chemistry Serology Blood Bank and Immunology specimens for testing.
• Processes a variety of laboratory specimens using processing methods (centrifugation splitting specimens into aliquots and separation of components) in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Prepares inputs and transmits specimen information for shipment to reference laboratory for testing.
• Documents maintenance on refrigerators and centrifuges and ensures quality assurance and proper functionality is maintained.
• Explains the purpose and procedure for tests to the patient.
• Demonstrates effective skills in communicating rally/writing to exchange information and resolving customer-related problems.
• Understands the basic medical implications of laboratory tests.
• Accesses and retrieves patient lab reports with ease.
• Ensures all cancellations are documented appropriately per lab policy.
• Accesses pertinent health data from the VISTA Appointment Management and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Promotes safety while utilizing the computer such as proper body mechanics and ensures that liquids are not in the proximity of the computer.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am until 4:00 pm; Rotating weekends and schedule may change due to Agency needs.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework on an ad hoc basis. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD11032-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/24/2026.

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-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. 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 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 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-4 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: Completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond.

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; religious; 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 based on 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 some physical exertion such as regular and recurring light lifting walking bending or many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of the workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the other situations such as in a laboratory there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination or color differentiation. The incumbent will be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks gowns boots goggles gloves or shields to moderate risks.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at