Medical Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform patient testing and manage specimens. This Direct Hire position offers incentives, possible relocation assistance, and credit for prior federal/service experience as applicable.

Applicants must have graduate-level education in medical technology or clinical laboratory science and ASCP/AMT certification or equivalent. Documentation of transcripts and certification is required with the application.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience performing patient testing and specimen handling.
• Experience includes submitting specimens for analysis and maintaining lab instruments.
• Graduate-level education in medical technology or clinical lab science required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen submission

Lab equipment maintenance

Education

Graduate-level education in medical technology or clinical laboratory science

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. 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 Requirement for Medical Technician:

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes completing laboratory tests on patients; submitting specimens for testing; and maintaining laboratory instruments/equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education:

One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as medical technology or clinical laboratory science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

AND

Certification Requirement:

Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT); Medical Technologist (MT); or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS). (Copy of certification must be submitted with application package.) (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your certification)