Health Technician (Specimen Processing)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO, seeks a Health Technician (Specimen Processing) to support the Pathology Department. The role handles specimen processing, patient reception, and records management, ensuring accurate documentation and timely workflow.

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience in blood collection or related tasks, and education options or phlebotomy certification; U.S. citizenship required for federal direct hire.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing blood collection on patients.
• Performing receptionist/administrative duties such as receiving patients and/or phone calls.
• Maintaining patients' files and records.

Skills

Blood collection

Office reception

Medical records management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours related to the position

Job description

About the Position: This Health Technician (Specimen Processing) position is located in the Department of Pathology at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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 demonstrated experience performing blood collection on patients; Performing receptionist/administrative duties such as receiving patients and/or phone calls; Maintaining patients' files OR utilizing office and/or clinical automation systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if you meet the definitions below:
Education Substitution Successfully completed a 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. (Note: You must submit 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, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts)
License/Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required