Medical Technologist Job

Vacancy No. CBFF-11819503-23-AXS-OCA Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $46,696.00 to $74,250.00 Grade 7 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/1/2023 Close Date 5/31/2023
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
BIRMINGHAM, ALMONTGOMERY, ALTUSCALOOSA, ALTUSKEGEE, AL
ANCHORAGE, AKPHOENIX, AZPRESCOTT, AZTUCSON, AZ
FAYETTEVILLE, ARLITTLE ROCK, ARNORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARFRESNO, CA
LIVERMORE, CALOMA LINDA, CALONG BEACH, CALOS ANGELES, CA
MATHER, CAMENLO PARK, CAPALO ALTO, CASAN DIEGO, CA
SAN FRANCISCO, CAVALLEJO, CAAURORA, CODENVER, CO
DENVER, COGRAND JUNCTION, CONEWINGTON, CTWEST HAVEN, CT
WILMINGTON, DEDISTRICT OF COLUMBIABAY PINES, FLGAINESVILLE, FL
LAKE CITY, FLMIAMI, FLORLANDO, FLSAINT PETERSBURG, FL
TAMPA, FLWEST PALM BEACH, FLATLANTA, GAAUGUSTA, GA
DECATUR, GADUBLIN, GADULUTH, GAHONOLULU, HI
BOISE, IDDANVILLE, ILMARION, ILWESTCHESTER, IL
FORT WAYNE, ININDIANAPOLIS, INMARION, INDES MOINES, IA
IOWA CITY, IALEAVENWORTH, KSTOPEKA, KSWICHITA, KS
FORT THOMAS, KYLEXINGTON, KYLOUISVILLE, KYALEXANDRIA, LA
PINEVILLE, LASHREVEPORT, LAAUGUSTA, MEAUGUSTA, ME
PERRY POINT, MDBEDFORD, MABROCKTON, MAJAMAICA PLAIN, MA
LEEDS, MAWEST ROXBURY, MAANN ARBORBATTLE CREEK, MI
IRON MOUNTAIN, MISAGINAW, MISAINT PAUL, MNSAINT CLOUD, MN
BILOXI, MSJACKSON, MSRIDGELAND, MSCOLUMBIA, MO
KANSAS CITY, MOPOPLAR BLUFF, MOSAINT LOUIS, MOFORT HARRISON, MT
MILES CITY, MTGRAND ISLAND, NELINCOLN, NEOMAHA, NE
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NVRENO, NVMANCHESTER, NHEAST ORANGE, NJ
LYONS, NJALBUQUERQUE, NMALBANY, NYBATAVIA, NY
BATH, NYBRONX, NYBROOKLYN, NYBUFFALO, NY
CANANDAIGUA, NYMONTROSE, NYNEW YORK, NYNORTHPORT, NY
SYRACUSE, NYWAPPINGERS FALLS, NYASHEVILLE, NCDURHAM, NC
FAYETTEVILLE, NCSALISBURY, NCFARGO, NDCHILLICOTHE, OH
CINCINNATI, OHCLEVELAND, OHCOLUMBUS, OHDAYTON, OH
MUSKOGEE, OKOKLAHOMA CITY, OKPORTLAND, ORROSEBURG, OR
WHITE CITY, ORALTOONA, PABUTLER, PACOATESVILLE, PA
ERIE, PALEBANON PAKINGSTON, PASAN JUAN, PR
PROVIDENCE, RICHARLESTON, SCCOLUMBIA, SCFORT MEADE, SD
FORT MEADEHOT SPRINGS, SDSIOUX FALLS, SDMEMPHIS, TN
MOUNTAIN HOME, TNMURFREESBORO, TNNASHVILLE, TNAMARILLO, TX
BIG SPRING, TXBONHAM, TXEL PASO, TXHARLINGEN, TX
HOUSTON, TXKERRVILLE, TXSAN ANTONIO, TXTEMPLE, TX
WACO, TXSALT LAKE CITY, UTWHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VTHAMPTON, VA
RICHMOND, VASALEM, VALAKEWOOD, WASEATTLE, WA
SPOKANE, WATACOMA, WAVANCOUVER, WAWALLA WALLA, WA
BECKLEY, WVCLARKSBURG, WVHUNTINGTON, WVMARTINSBURG, WV
MADISON, WIMILWAUKEE, WITOMAH, WICHEYENNE, WY
SHERIDAN, WY


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 15, 2023 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis thereafter. NOTE: Announcement will remain open through May 31, 2023, but may be extended if needed prior to the initial closing date.

Note: Vacancies may not currently exist at all advertised locations, but may later occur prior to the closing date. Applicants will be notified at time of referral.

Overview
This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U. S. Citizens Note: due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans preference to ALL external applicants for this job announcement

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume

*If you do not have a transcript, please upload other supporting documentation that demonstrates you meet the educational requirements as described within the announcement of this position.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • OF-306
  • Proof of VHA Health Professional Trainee (HPT), e.g., SF-50, WOC Letter, HPSP Letter, TQCVL
  • MT, MLS, and/or CLS Certification given by ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR or AMT is required for GS-9 consideration. Failure to submit may limit you to GS-7 grade consideration only.
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.

Veterans' Preference: In accordance with the Office of Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Bulletin dated October 8, 2020, the annual determination of staffing shortages in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Hospital Administration includes this occupation as a critical staffing shortage. 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference to external applicants for appointments made during the fiscal year to hybrid title 38 occupations reported among the occupations with the largest staffing shortages."

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You are applying to a public notice to fill current and potential future vacancies. Vacancies may not presently exist and may not become available for the location/s/ you are applying to; therefore, there is no guarantee there is a vacancy within the location/s/ you are applying for.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11819503.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information VHA National Recruitment Center
Phone

(844)456-5208

Email

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov

Address

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
National Recruitment Center, DC 00000
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. As a Standing Register announcement, hiring officials may submit requests for candidates at any time. Once your selected location has been requested, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once the Standing Register announcement is closed.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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