About the Position: This position is located at the Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Novosel, Alabama. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection. Conveys to the patient the intention of performing a phlebotomy while showing understanding and empathy for the patient's condition. Ensures proper identification of patients as shown on physician forms. Follow proper procedures in the storage and disposal of needles and syringes. Trains employees (laboratory, nursing staff and medical laboratory technician students) on venipuncture, capillary puncture, bleeding times, etc. Maintains adequate stockage of supplies for the Bleeding room. Contacts proper medical staff to inform them of problems that may arise in working with the patients. Assists the receptionist in accessing and scheduling patients and in providing instructions for testing. Collects and tabulates monthly data for the Medical Expense Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) for workload recording.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a favorable result from a child criminal history background check (CNACI) and local installation records check.
• This position requires screening for applicable immunizations based on occupational risk and is subject to missing/required immunizations.
• This position requires you to obtain Hepatitis B immunization (three-dose series) unless exempted by a physician.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee will be withdrawn if the applicant refuses to agree to undergo seasonal influenza vaccinations for other than medical or religious reasons.
• During performance of duties, employee may come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Duties require that a practical use of automation or electronic systems (computers) to provide general clerical support to the laboratory.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

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. Basic Requirements for Medical Technician: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. obtaining venous and capillary blood specimens from adults or children; 2. preparing phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection, based upon blood specimen types; 3. providing instructions for specimen testing; AND 4. collecting monthly data for laboratory workload recording. 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. (MUST attach copy of 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CV DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-LYSTER AHC DO NOT USE Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk