Medical Technician (Delegated Exam) at Phoenix

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

READVERTISEMENT: This position is being readvertised to solicit additional applications.  If you previously applied you do not need to re-apply unless you are updating your application.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interiors definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHO MAY APPLY: Any U.S. Citizen.  This position is also being announced under Announcement# IHS-R2-PI-428757-ESEP/MP for those who want to be considered under the Merit Promotion or Excepted Service Examining Plan.  If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job announcements.  Visit "Which Plan Should I Select?" for more information regarding the different hiring plans: http://www.ihs.gov/Jobs/permanentDocs/WhichhplanshouldIselect.pdf

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Laboratory Department in Phoenix, AZ.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range:

GS-05:  $32,028 - $41,633 Annually

GS-06:  $35.702 - $46,410 Annually

GS-07:  $39,674 - $51,580 Annually 

Travel Required: No

Supervisory/Managerial Position:  No

Relocation Expenses Paid:  Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. 
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, must submit a completed PL101 Form (see Required Documents section) 

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? No

Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes

Rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 1 year probationary period for initial appointment to competitive service.

DUTIES:Back to top

Serves as a Medical Technician providing a variety of clinical laboratory services:

• Perform proper collection and packaging of specimens by venipuncture and/or capillary, processing and distribution of specimens to core laboratory.
• Apply analytical methods and procedures in the testing/examination of human tissue, fluids and/or other substances in the clinical laboratory which includes phlebotomy, microbiology chemistry, hematology, immunology, urinalysis, and blood banking.
• Confirms correct patient identification before obtaining any specimens.
• Interprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations upon completion and anticipates reactions and departures from the norm and reports abnormalities and deviations to supervisor.
• Maintains phlebotomy supplies, stocks the specimen procurement rooms, and specimen phlebotomy trays.  Educates patients in the proper collection of specimens.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

All applicants must meet the following qualification requirements in order to be considered at the GS-05 level and above:

GS-05: Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for positions at this grade level:

• Bachelors degree, or higher graduate degree, with major study in medical or clinical laboratory or a related field such as chemistry and/or the biological sciences; OR
• Bachelors degree in any field of study that included at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position.  Eligible courses may include: chemistry, hematology, blood banking, microbiology, or the biological sciences; OR
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level performing a variety of standardized clinical laboratory tests, examinations, and determinations.  The procedures and techniques are well-established but involve many meticulous sequential steps to complete a test; OR
• A combination of specialized experience and post-high school education that, when combined, meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

GS-06: Applicants who meet the following requirement may qualify for positions at this grade level:

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests and examinations which individually and collectively are difficult and complex; monitor results of lab sample analysis for deviations from the norm, perform pathogenic microbiology; and maintain laboratory proficiency.

GS-07: Applicants who meet the following requirement may qualify for positions at this grade level:

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level performing a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests and examinations which are difficult and complex.  They involve an unusual breadth of assignments and the versatility and skill to perform tests in a full range of areas such as microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood banking. Maintain laboratory compliance with accrediting standards and perform advanced trouble shooting of erroneous sample analysis.

 

Quality Ranking Factor is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristic which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job.  Quality ranking factors will not be used as screen-outs but may be used as ranking criteria.  Applicants who possess the following factor may rank higher than those who do not.

• Certification from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) that is related to the medical laboratory field (i.e., medical lab technician, medical lab assistant, etc.). A copy of this certification must be submitted with your application.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference by submitting the appropriate documentation (see Required Documents). For more information on Veterans Preference please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your application to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. Applicants will be rated on the following skills or competencies: Moderate Complex Testing, Medical Technician, Organizational Awareness, Manages & Organizes Information, Technology Application.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three quality categories:

• Best Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most requirements of the position.
• Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and meets most of the requirements of the position.
• Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.

Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veteran’s Preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.Please answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job.

Country: USA, State: Arizona, City: Phoenix, Company: Indian Health Service.