Medical Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WINN Army Medical Hospital in Fort Stewart, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the clinical laboratory. You will perform complex testing, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, and conduct quality control procedures as part of a federal Direct Hire Solicitation.

Applicants must have ASCP/AMT certification (or equivalent) and meet education/experience requirements. US Citizens eligibility is noted for consideration.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in a clinical laboratory setting with complex testing.
• Graduate level education in a field directly related to the position.
• Certificate from ASCP/AMT or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Technician is required.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Equipment maintenance

Quality control procedures

Education

Graduate level education in CLIA-related field

Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology

Job description

About the Position

This position is located at WINN Army Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA.

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 performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting; maintaining and/or troubleshooting equipment; and conducting quality control procedures. 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 Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology.

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 Certificate: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. 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) is required.