Medical Technician

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command is seeking qualified candidates under Direct Hire Authority to fill permanent positions in the competitive service. The role focuses on supporting medical examinations for applicants, including phlebotomy and operation of medical equipment, with education or combination substitutions allowed for GS-06 eligibility.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and meet transcripts requirements if relying on education; documentation of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate education for GS-06 may substitute for experience as defined (nine semester hours minimum in related field).
• Combination of education and experience may be used if total percentage meets 100% requirement.
• Specialized experience includes assisting with physical examinations, phlebotomy, operating medical equipment, and documenting medical information.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with physical examinations (optical, audiometric tests, ECG, urine collection/processing).
• Utilizing phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples.
• Operating medical equipment (audiometers, vision testers, centrifuges) for examinations/procedures.
• Documenting patient medical information to maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical examinations

Medical equipment operation

Medical records documentation

Education

Graduate education in Medical Technology/Technician or related field

Tools

Audiometer

Stereoscopic vision tester

Centrifuge

Job description

About the Position:

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This will be filled on a permanent basis.

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. OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below:

Education Substitution for GS-06:

Successful completion of at least one-half year (9 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.)

Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-06:

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 9. Add the two percentages. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized Experience for GS-06:

• Assisting with physical examinations (i.e. optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients;
• Utilizing phlebotomy procedures to safely obtain blood samples;
• Operating medical equipment (i.e. audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures;
• Documenting patient medical information to maintain accurate medical records