A housing subsidy of up to $646 per pay period without dependents or $754 per pay period with dependents may be available. Positions of Clinical Laboratory Scientist are located in any of the Hospitals/Health Centers in the Billings Area within the Branch of Laboratory Services. Position reports to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist or designee. Recruitment or relocation incentives up to 50% of base salary may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

Duties

Provide review, guidance and oversight to junior laboratory staff and other health care professionals involved in point of care testing. Perform a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations. Perform blood draws using both venipuncture and capillary puncture on all age specific patients. Maintain quality and infection control on all laboratory procedures and examinations performed. Perform preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments.

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): Medical Technologist Series 0644 (opm.gov) In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-7: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Examples of specialized experience for GS-7: assist senior technologist in preparing reagents; assist with performance of routine laboratory tests; follow procedures to ensure quality control; and use basic laboratory equipment and instruments. GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7. Examples of specialized experience for GS-9: perform procedures of a routine and complex nature in all clinical laboratory sections; standardize and/or calibrate section instruments; prepare reagents and controls; maintain quality control; perform analysis which is reviewed by senior staff; perform electronic standardization procedures for laboratory instrumentation function. GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9. Examples of specialized experience for GS-11: Monitor routine tests, perform specialized tests and/or non-routine procedures; identify and resolve inconsistent test results; perform complex and unusual tests in areas of microbiology AST, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), whole blood cellular component and blood bank; report test result and consult with physician; develop backup analysis procedures during instrument malfunction with input from medical staff; collect data from lab testing for quality improvement evaluation. NOTE: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. 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

This position has an education requirement. 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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Billings Area Indian Health Service 2900 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Isaiah Franklin
• Phone: 605-277-6334
• Email: [email protected]