Medical Technician

Duties Draw blood by vein puncture or capillary puncture.

Process biological specimens for testing.

Perform a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations.

Perform various laboratory tasks applicable to equipment operation, supply inventory, etc.

Ensure accurate patient personal information, test results and reports are entered into the automated laboratory information system.

This position will support the Federal Government’s response efforts to COVID-19.

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.

Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.

Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.

Seasonal Influenza immunization is required for civilian health care facility staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/ .

Selectee is required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.

Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.

After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.

The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.

If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.

You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Fingerprinting, as part of the background investigation process, may be delayed due to COVID-19.

All other background investigation procedures will apply.

Be advised that your continued employment will require you to complete a fingerprint check within 60 days after notification of return to full operations and successfully obtaining a favorable background investigation.

Qualifications This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications and to change to Open Until Filled.

FIRST CUT-OFF DATE: June 2, 2021, Applications received by the first cut-off date will be referred first.

Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-4: Successful completion of (a) an associate-degree course of study of which the 2nd year of the 2-year program included successful completion of a training course of approximately a year’s duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; (b) 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus successful completion of the training course as described in (a) above for GS-3; or (c) 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that must have been directly related to the specialization of the position to be filled OR your resume must demonstrate 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Use laboratory manuals for detailed instructions regarding techniques, procedures, reagents, stains, controls, normal values, etc.

Set up collection trays with supplies necessary for collection of blood and other specimens.

GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled OR your resume must demonstrate at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private sector or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform a variety of standardized tests and examinations under “normal” technical supervision.

Follow written procedures which give carefully detailed instructions on each step of the assigned test and examinations including the techniques, procedures, stains, reagents, chemicals, temperatures, measurements, and controls to use and observe, machine settings, etc.

Perform phlebotomy services, both finger sticks and adult venipunctures.

Determine correct blood specimen for each test ordered.

Adhere to quality control procedures.

GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year at the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private sector or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform a wide variety of laboratory tests, examinations and determinations of a complex and responsible nature every aspect of which is not covered in detail in the instructions or guidelines.

Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood counts; make chemical and biological analyses of cells, tissue, blood or other body specimens.

Calibrate and operate analytical instruments to perform recurring tests and analyses.

Collect and interpret data.

Maintain accurate records and reporting of data.

Determine correct blood specimen for tests ordered; adhere to quality control procedures to validate accuracy of tests and analyses; operate equipment, instruments and other devices to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances.

GS-7: Completion of 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position OR your resume must demonstrate at least 1 year at the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private sector or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform very difficult and complex tests and examinations not covered in detail by instructions and guidelines or in the laboratory procedures manual.

Analyze bodily fluids, such as tissue samples, blood or urine.

Follows strict safety rules and procedures to eliminate contamination of specimens.

Calibrate and sterilize medical lab equipment.

Verify test results match the specimens submitted and ensure tests are marked and organized appropriately.

Enter information about a patient’s results in their medical history.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.

General Experience: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

Specialized Experience for positions at GS-4 and above: (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled.

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).

Education There are no education requirements.Additional informationPosition is also announced under Delegated Examining procedures.

Review vacancy announcement IHS-21-BI-11059311-DE for eligibility requirements.

Applicants must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered.

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

This position has promotion potential to the GS-7 grade level.

Promotion to the next grade level is at management’s discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and “Regulatory/Administrative” approval.

Promotion to the next higher grade level