Medical Technician

Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/26/2024 to 10/28/2024 Salary $37,765 - $49,096 per year Salary listed does not include locality pay; salary will be determined based on the location in which candidate is selected. Pay scale & grade GS 6 Help Locations Anchorage County, AK Many vacancies Montgomery, AL Many vacancies Little Rock, AR Many vacancies Phoenix, AZ Many vacancies Show more locations (60) El Segundo, CA Many vacancies Mountain View, CA Many vacancies Sacramento, CA Many vacancies San Diego, CA Many vacancies Denver, CO Many vacancies Doral, FL Many vacancies Jacksonville, FL Many vacancies Tampa, FL Many vacancies Fort Gillem, GA Many vacancies Des Moines, IA many vacancies Boise, ID Many vacancies Chicago, IL Many vacancies Indianapolis, IN Many vacancies Louisville, KY Many vacancies Belle Chasse, LA Many vacancies Shreveport, LA Many vacancies Boston, MA Many vacancies Chicopee, MA Many vacancies Baltimore, MD Many vacancies Portland, ME Many vacancies Lansing, MI Many vacancies Troy, MI Many vacancies Fort Snelling, MN Many vacancies Kansas City, MO Many vacancies Saint Louis, MO Many vacancies Jackson, MS Many vacancies Butte, MT Many vacancies Charlotte, NC Many vacancies Raleigh, NC Many vacancies Fargo, ND Many vacancies Omaha, NE Many vacancies Fort Dix, NJ Many vacancies Albuquerque, NM Many vacancies Albany, NY Many vacancies Fort Hamilton, NY Many vacancies Niagara Falls, NY Many vacancies Syracuse, NY Many vacancies Cleveland, OH Many vacancies Columbus, OH Many vacancies Oklahoma City, OK Many vacancies Portland, OR Many vacancies Mechanicsburg, PA Many vacancies Pittsburgh, PA Many vacancies Guaynabo, PR Many vacancies Fort Jackson, SC Many vacancies Sioux Falls, SD Many vacancies Knoxville, TN Many vacancies Memphis, TN Many vacancies Nashville, TN Many vacancies Amarillo, TX Many vacancies Dallas County, TX Many vacancies El Paso County, TX Many vacancies Fort Sam Houston, TX Many vacancies Houston, TX Many vacancies Salt Lake City, UT Many vacancies Fort Gregg-Adams, VA Many vacancies Seattle, WA Many vacancies Spokane, WA Many vacancies Milwaukee, WI Many vacancies Beckley, WV Many vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0645 Medical Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number DABRHWS Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Help Duties Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process. Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor's orders. In-process applicants, verify identity using previously captured biometrics (digital fingerprints and photographs). Assist applicants on completion of a variety of forms required for physical examination. Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples. Review unique medical forms for proper format, coding and completion. Maintain control logs, custody logs and rosters, and treatment center referral list in accordance with regulations and policies. Monitor and maintain stock level of medical supplies and restock as necessary. Ensure safety requirements are met for the proper use, storage, and disposal of needles and medical equipment. Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants. Prepare packages and ship specimens to testing laboratory. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. (Before 0600 or after 1800 hours) This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement, meaning that several vacancies may be filled throughout the announcement period. As applicants apply, a pool of candidates is generated. Once a vacancy occurs, candidates will be reviewed for qualifications and referred to the hiring manager for consideration. The first cutoff date is May l0, 2024. Additional cutoffs will occur as vacancies are identified, upon request of management or until position(s) are filled. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-06: One year of experience which includes 1) assisting with physical examinations (such as optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients; 2) performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples; 3) operating medical equipment (such as audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures; 4) documenting patients' medical information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for GS-06: Successful completion of at least one-half year (9 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-06: If you have some, but not all, of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts.) Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met. Read more Benefits Help 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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