Medical Technician

Summary

About the Position: his position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the operations Ancillary Services Pathology, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Performs venous and capillary blood collection procedures using aseptic techniques, precise anatomical site selection, and appropriate phlebotomy equipment based on patient age and condition.
• Administers specialized oral testing agents (e.g., Glucola) and manages emergency patient response procedures, including CPR, when necessary.
• Primary point of contact for patients, visitors, and telephone inquiries.
• Verifies patient military healthcare eligibility and identity in accordance with local policies, schedules testing, manages supply inventories, and maintains reception desk organization.
• Evaluates, verifies, and processes a wide variety of incoming laboratory specimens.
• Directs pre-analytic processing, resolves specimen errors, conducts problem-solving for missing orders/samples, and coordinates with clinical providers to ensure specimens meet stringent testing requirements.
• Enters patient demographics, clinical histories, and handwritten civilian/military orders into the automated Laboratory Information System (Genesis).
• Researches missing patient metrics and documents medication histories relevant to testing interpretation.
• Provides clinical instruction and hands-on training to enlisted military students, civilian laboratory technician students, nursing staff, and new employees.
• Strictly adheres to HIPAA regulations, standard safety precautions, and biohazardous waste disposal guidelines.

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 which includes clerical duties, eligibility verification; performing phlebotomy procedures; ensure supplies are properly labeled; working with requesting physicians. 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, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology degree. 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/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Advance-In-Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates, if eligible.