About the Position: This position is located at the NBRHLTHCLINIC NAS WHITING FLD, Dir. Of Medicine in Milton Florida This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Performs blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques using proper sterile or clean techniques. Performs special· procedures to include but not limited to administration of Glucola for glucose tolerance testing, and other timed collection tests. Instructs patients in the proper use of specimen collection containers and correct times of specimen collection (i.e. 24 urine, collection, ova and parasite, etc.). Performs laboratory and waived (point-of-care) testing, such as glucose testing using the glucometer, urine pregnancy testing, dipstick urinalysis, rapid strep testing, and rapid HIV testing. Receives and prepares a variety of laboratory specimens (i.e. blood, urine, stool, sputum, tissue, and other body fluids) for testing or shipment using processing methods. Prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories Files results of completed laboratory tests, either manually or by use of computer terminal s01ts and distributes completed results slips to the requestor by computer terminal.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• 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.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required.
• 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.
• 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.

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 equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes documented experience in: 1) collecting routine and specialized laboratory samples and/or specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue; 2) verifying and/or creating patient labels for samples; 3) utilizing automated systems to enter and maintain patient laboratory information. 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, biology, phlebotomy, pathology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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.

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-DD83EA DHA FLORIDA PANHANDLE MKT DO NOT USE Various Locations, FL 00000 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk