The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Medical Technician in the Clinical Laboratory, with the duties of performing a variety of standardized routine procedures in the Laboratory Department. This position is located within in the Laboratory Department at the Crownpoint Health Care Facility, Crownpoint, New Mexico.

Duties

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Performs relatively simple automated and somewhat complex manual procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Specimen collections. Performs a variety of clinical laboratory procedures as requested by the primary providers for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status, and other authorized purposes. Tests include glucose, glucose tolerance, blood cell counts (WBC, RRC, Platelets, WBC differentials, reticulocytes), microhematocrits, sedimentation rate. Operates and maintains clinical laboratory equipment ranging from simple to complex depending upon availability. Performs required quality control, quality assurance procedures as assigned and maintains appropriate records and files for documentation. Collects specimens for analysis. Processes and delivers specimens for referral to GIMC clinical laboratory.

Requirements

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): 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. Education For 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 postion to be filled. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. GS-05 One year of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, sills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Perform a variety of standardized tests and examinations under normal technical supervision. Experience includes technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or 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 of Medical Technician OR a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. GS-06 One year of specialized experience that has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include: (1) performing calibration, preventative maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; (2) technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (Chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of finds; or 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 of Medical Technician. GS-07 One year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples Include:(1) performing calibration, preventative maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; (2) preparing solutions, stains, reagents and media required for performing tests and examinations; (3) technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of finds, or 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 of Medical Technician. 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

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 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Crownpoint Healthcare Facility PO Box 358 Crownpoint, NM 87313 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]