About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston, South Carolina. -Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Performs clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, body fluid, blood bank procedures, limited microbiological testing and serologic tests. Evaluates requested test procedure to determine suitability of specimen and requests and/or obtains new specimen if determined to be unusable. Collects, tests, and processes donated blood into treatment specific components. Processes laboratory specimens for shipment to reference laboratories using acceptable laboratory procedures. Maintains accurate records utilizing quality control run charts, e.g., Levy-Jennings charts and ensures all QC results fall within established control limits and documented prior to releasing patient results.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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 working in a laboratory setting conducting laboratory testing in any of the following areas: chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and/or microbiology analyzers; operating and/or maintaining laboratory instruments/equipment; and verifying and/or certifying patient results in laboratory computer system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as medical laboratory science. 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DDAAFJ DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-NHC CHARLESTON DO NOT MAIL Goose Creek, SC 29445 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk