This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Medical Technician in a Military Entrance Processing Station. Provides assistance to the examining Medical Officer with applicant examination and determination of applicant's fitness for military duty.

Duties

Maintain applicant's medical record during the examination process. Assist applicants in the completion of various forms required for the physical examination process. Perform Quality Review Procedures (QRP) on medical records. Prepare and annotate reports and logs to document examination results. Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor's orders or requests from the Service liaisons. Determine how specimens must be processed, completes required forms, operates centrifuge to separate specimens, processes packages, and ships all specimens. Directly observes applicant’s urine donation for drug testing and urinalysis, ensuring quantity of sample is sufficient for tests to be performed. Explain and conduct Breath Alcohol Tests (BAT) on all applicants to determine applicant intoxication. Maintain strict and detailed chain of custody documentation. Remove cerumen (earwax) using specialized equipment. Determine applicant's eligibility for the Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength (ARMS) test. Determine if applicant has disqualifying results, ascertains reason and determines if a retest is warranted and the time frame for the retest. Conduct and evaluate audiometric tests to correctly determine hearing levels of applicants. Collect blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy equipment (e.g., syringes, butterflies, vacutainer system, safety needles and butterfly needle devices) and capillary puncture techniques.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training within 30 days of entering this position and/or as required.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass a color perception (vision) examination. Must undergo yearly blood testing.
• Must wear closed-toed shoes; cannot wear exposing footwear. Must use restrictive and protective clothing such as surgical gloves, eye protection, and protective over garments.
• Must be physically able to perform (demonstrate) and evaluate military physical aptitude (maneuvers) test.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 and after 1800 hours) may be required. Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a Temporary position intended to last 1 year. A temporary position may be extended to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment, depending upon the needs of management. 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. GS-05: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic or blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; OR 2) Performing technical support work in a closely related field, such as biological laboratory technician, phlebotomy technician, clinical support technician, or medical laboratory technician. 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, Chemistry, Nursing, Biology, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). -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. GS-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic or blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; OR 2) Performing technical support work in a closely related field, such as biological laboratory technician, phlebotomy technician, clinical support technician, or medical laboratory technician; AND 3) Providing assistance to an examining Medical Officer with the examination and identification of physical abnormalities such as setting up medical equipment to conduct standard testing or performing procedures such as ear lavage, optical tests, audiometric tests, EKGs, or urine specimen collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). -OR- Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Chemistry, Nursing, Biology, Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). -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 9. 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 EK-APF-W19CAA MEPS LITTLE ROCK DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk