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Supervisory Health Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Indianapolis, IN $56K – $73K Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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The Supervisory Health Technician establishes and monitors the quality of pre-analytical processes as part of the overall laboratory quality management program and initiates corrective actions. This individual develops policies and procedures, manages document control, develops performance standards, position descriptions, and functional statements.
What You'll Do
- →Oversees daily operation of the section, ensuring that agency policies and priorities are followed, that all specimens are processed, assayed, and results verified and released in a timely and efficient manner.
- →Develops performance standards, communicates these standards and progress in meeting these standards to subordinates and evaluates the work performance of subordinates.
- →Supervises the day-to-day operation of the specimen processing area for all specimens received into the laboratory and all specimens sent from the laboratory, prepares work schedules, and assigns duties to subordinates to ensure efficient and timely performance of all tests and procedures.
- →The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
- →The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Assistant Lab Manager, Lab Manager, or Director as appropriate.
- →The incumbent effects progressive disciplinary actions as necessary and informs laboratory management of all disciplinary action taken.
- →The incumbent reviews and approves leave of subordinate employees as appropriate, ensuring minimal necessary coverage of the area is maintained at all times.
- →The incumbent interviews candidates for positions within the section and recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to positions.
- →Performs reference checks and all other required hiring procedures.
- →Identifies and provides for training needs and evaluates processes to identify ways to improve efficiency, production, cost-effectiveness, and quality of the section.
- →Administers competency as needed for all employees in the section.
- →The incumbent will oversee inventory processes and assignments for maintaining supplies in the department.
- →Utilizes system for ordering supplies such as special collection containers, special media, aliquot tubes, shipping bags, labels, forms, etc.
- →Maintains a list and inventory of supplies for the section to ensure adequate supplies are available and makes emergency orders when appropriate.
Requirements
- ✓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 or 2-year trial 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 33763add-4088-4523-b439-bee1271914a7
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