Summary This position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services to cover Ann Arbor Medical Center and rotate to the CBOC location such as Canton on a as needed basis. The Medical Technician serves as a phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory, bone marrow assistant for the clinician and specimen receiving and processing technician. Responsibilities This position routinely performs a variety of tasks such as specimen collection, processing, and testing. Initially he/she will be primarily involved in the support services of the laboratory. In this phase, basic clerical duties, accessing patient orders, specimen collection and processing for testing both within our laboratory and those referred to other laboratories will be the focus. As the employee gains experience and training, he/she will progress into the testing arena beginning with basic test systems (classified as waived or moderate complexity by CLIA standards). With additional experience and training, the employee will be assigned to a larger variety of moderately complex test systems. For each test system, the employee will be responsible for understanding not only how to perform the test, but also how to properly maintain the instrument, assure quality control is acceptable prior to reporting patient results, identifying potential interfering factors and reviewing patient results for acceptability and to identify significant/critical results requiring follow up.The incumbent serves as a Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) in the Laboratory Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department and performing the duties at the Full Performance Level. The incumbent is responsible for performing multiple duties in accessioning, specimen processing, reference laboratory specimen processing, clerical functions, patient testing, and patient phlebotomy as necessary. Each of these functions is a percentage of his/her total time on duty.1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to identify adverse reactions to venipuncture procedures. Possible adverse reactions include, but are not limited to the following: dizziness, nausea, and hematomas. Aware of proper procedures to be followed in case of incidents of fainting and convulsions. The incumbents will need to utilize skills in venipuncture techniques, which requires specialized training and/or education. Knowledge of expected normal and abnormal results of tests performed. Knowledge of and ability to use various types of venipuncture equipment. Knowledge of test names, synonyms, and related tests and panels. Ability to collect specimens properly labeled for testing. Knowledge of universal precautions. Knowledge of protocols that ensure safety during blood drawing procedures. Completes the required Hazardous Materials Training Certification-done every 2 years. An understanding of the aging process and the ability to build a good rapport with both the old and young patients seen at our facility. Ability to locate and utilize sources and references. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician/PD05636A and PD93874A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/22/2026. 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 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. Interchange Agreement: Applicants must be eligible under the VA Interchange Agreement, having served continuously for at least one year in the other merit system under this interchange agreement. For more information regarding the VA Interchange Agreement please visit:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/. For GS-4: Six (6) months of general work experience AND 6 months of specialized experience that is required to qualify for this position. General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. AND Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have 6 months of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qual
