This position is located in the Laboratory Department at the Blackfeet IHS Hospital in Browning, MT. Incumbent is responsible for the administrative and technical direction of the laboratory services. This responsibility includes but is not limited to design, implementation and direction of a responsible Clinical Laboratory Program particular for the Service Unit.

Duties

Plan, implement and direct the Clinical Laboratory programs, develops or directs the development of procedure manual for all sections of the laboratory. Supervise Laboratory staff including Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Technicians and Medical Support Assistants. Performs a wide range of high complexity tests and laboratory tests requested by medical staff. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

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: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: managing the functions of a clinical laboratory and/or department within a clinical laboratory in a hospital and/or clinic setting; writing and implementing laboratory policies, procedures and procedure manuals; establishing and maintaining effective quality control/assurance, maintaining lab accreditation, knowledge of CLIA requirements, preventive maintenance and safety program, and providing laboratory technical oversight of a lab and its staff. 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 Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Kandis Real Bird
• Phone: 406-208-1984
• Email: [email protected]