Health Technician (Community Living Center- West/Southwest)
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is one of the largest integrated health care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in Murfreesboro and Nashville. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in Clarksville, Chattanooga, Tullahoma, and Athens. Nashville offers affordable living with picturesque seasons and an abundance of recreational and entertainment activities. Nashville, better known as Music City USA, is the capital of Tennessee and home of the Tennessee Titans NFL and Nashville Predators NHL teams. Tennessee has NO STATE TAXES!!! As the Health Technician (Phlebotomist), the incumbent's duties will include, but are not limited to:
Draw quality blood samples from patients or blood donors and prepare those specimens for medical testing. Perform data entry to verify physician and nurse practitioner's orders and to validate specimens that have been collected or drawn. Maintain patient's privacy when called into the Lab for blood and specimen collection and use three patient identifier's to confirm physician orders. Meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules and appropriately balance quality of work with the ability to meet deadlines. Operate and use specialized equipment and materials. Work Schedule:
Based on the needs of the service. Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (Community Living Center- West/Southwest)/ 70464-A Physical Requirements:
The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning patients, or similar activities. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-4, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes work in performing the duties listed on the announcement as a non-professional nursing care, work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility. Examples of required experience includes, but is not limited to:
Nursing Assistant, Health Technician or Medical Assistant that performed the duties listed in the announcement. This work includes experience in phlebotomy performing clerical and administrative duties associated with performing blood draws and preparing specimens for requested testing. OR, Substitution of Education:
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. (A legible copy of transcripts with date the degree was conferred, coursework with grades and hours earned must be submitted with your application.) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Draw quality blood samples from patients or blood donors and prepare those specimens for medical testing. Perform data entry to verify physician and nurse practitioner's orders and to validate specimens that have been collected or drawn. Maintain patient's privacy when called into the Lab for blood and specimen collection and use three patient identifier's to confirm physician orders. Meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules and appropriately balance quality of work with the ability to meet deadlines. Operate and use specialized equipment and materials. Work Schedule:
Based on the needs of the service. Position Description Title/PD#:
Health Technician (Community Living Center- West/Southwest)/ 70464-A Physical Requirements:
The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting and repositioning patients, or similar activities. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-4, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes work in performing the duties listed on the announcement as a non-professional nursing care, work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility. Examples of required experience includes, but is not limited to:
Nursing Assistant, Health Technician or Medical Assistant that performed the duties listed in the announcement. This work includes experience in phlebotomy performing clerical and administrative duties associated with performing blood draws and preparing specimens for requested testing. OR, Substitution of Education:
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. (A legible copy of transcripts with date the degree was conferred, coursework with grades and hours earned must be submitted with your application.) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. 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.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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