HEALTH TECHNICIAN bei Department of Defense

Not Required

Duties

Greet, screen and log-in patients at the Laboratory Reception Desk.,Obtain information to determine need, eligibility for care and priority for testing.,Determine type of specimen to be collected from request, i.e., urine, serum or plasma.,Perform phlebotomy duties to include venous and capillary blood collection from infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.,Prepare phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection based upon knowledge of blood specimen types, anticoagulants, transport conditions, tube selection size, and preparation criteria,Perform duties related to specimen collection, receipt, preparation and shipping.,Responsible for laboratory specimens during the entire pre-analytical phase, the most critical phase and most prone to error.,Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience or Education 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: One year of specialized experience which includes carrying out a variety of receptionist duties such as, checking in patients, retrieving patient records and/or laboratory orders; preparing patients for laboratory procedures; relaying policy and/or procedures to patients; and phlebotomy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Phlebotomy. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. 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. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations. Incumbent must obtain and maintain current competencies in all assigned areas of work (including phlebotomy) within six months of employment. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.