Medical Technician

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Medical Technician, responsible for the application of analytical methods and procedures in the performance of standardized tests/examinations of human tissue, fluids and/or other substances in the clinical laboratory. Work assignments encompassed include such specializations as chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, urinalysis and blood banking A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations per request by Medical Staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status and other authorized purposes. Sets up, operates and/or utilizes appropriate equipment, instruments, containers and other devices and material to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances. Interprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognized anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Provides guidance, direction and training to ancillary technicians and other personnel when designated as "in charge" of assigned sections/specializations

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): GS-4: Your resume must demonstrate the following: Six (6) months of general experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided you with familiarity of the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the position to be filled. AND Six (6) months of specialized experience; Withdraws appropriate quantities of blood by vein puncture and capillary puncture; Instructs patients and/or hospital personnel in the collection, preservation and transport of specimens; Performs clinical laboratory tests/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening OR Completion of an associate degree program that included, during the second year, approximately one year of training in a certified laboratory assistant program approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. OR One (1) year of study that included at least six (6) semester hours in chemistry and/or biological sciences, plus completion of a full-time medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) training program of approximately one year that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, microbiology, and serology, along with supervised laboratory practice related to patient diagnosis and treatment. OR Two (2) years of study that included at least twelve (12) semester hours in chemistry and/or biological sciences directly related to the position to be filled. OR A combination of education and experience. GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Sets up, operates and/or utilizes appropriate equipment, instruments, containers and other devices; labeling, cleaning and sterilizing equipment; Prepares solutions, stains, reagents and media required for the conduct of tests/examinations OR Completion of a bachelor's degree program with a major or at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in subjects related to the position being filled. OR A combination of education and experience. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.