Medical Technician.

USMEPCOM; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

USMEPCOM is seeking personnel to conduct standardized medical orientations and comprehensive screenings for military applicants. You will manage medical records, assist with examination paperwork, and perform phlebotomy to collect blood samples for HIV and other tests.

You’ll dispatch specimens per safety regulations and operate related equipment. The role requires adherence to security and safety requirements, with occasional shift work and mandatory MHS GENESIS training upon onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with physical examinations and phlebotomy.
• Ability to operate medical equipment safely and accurately.
• Document medical information clearly and completely.
• Familiarity with medical questionnaires and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants.
• Administer comprehensive medical screenings (audiometry, vision tests, vital signs) to evaluate incoming military applicants.
• Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process.
• Assist applicants in accurately completing required physical examination paperwork and medical questionnaires.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
• Dispatch clinical specimens to testing laboratories in adherence to safety and handling regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical screening procedures

Medical record keeping

Tools

Audiometer

Stereoscopic vision testers

Centrifuges

Laboratory safety equipment

Job description

• Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants.
• Administer comprehensive medical screenings (audiometry, vision tests, vital signs) to evaluate incoming military applicants.
• Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process.
• Assist applicants in accurately completing required physical examination paperwork and medical questionnaires.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
• Dispatch clinical specimens to testing laboratories in adherence to safety and handling regulations.

Duties

• Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants.
• Administer comprehensive medical screenings (audiometry, vision tests, vital signs) to evaluate incoming military applicants.
• Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process.
• Assist applicants in accurately completing required physical examination paperwork and medical questionnaires.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
• Dispatch clinical specimens to testing laboratories in adherence to safety and handling regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires you to possess or complete a personnel security background investigation.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires occasional shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or during special situations (Before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.

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

Specialized Experience for GS-06

One year of experience which includes: Assisting with physical examinations (i.e. optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients; Performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples while ensuring all safety precautions are followed; Operating medical equipment (i.e. audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures; Documenting the medical information or patients to ensure the completion and accuracy of information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Required

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.)

OR

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.)

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:

Additional 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Medical Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.
• On 4 October 2026, the US Military Processing Command (USMEPCOM) will officially align under the Department of War, transitioning from Department of the Army's oversight. Under this realignment, all current and future USMEPCOM personnel will transition into the Department of War (DoW) workforce. This structural realignment is a strategic update to ensure the USMEPCOM's joint-service processing mission is directly integrated with the highest levels of national defense readiness under the Department of War (DoW).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.