Medical Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia, part of Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, seeks candidates for a clinical laboratory position in the Core Laboratory Division. This DHA solicitation recruits qualified professionals for the DoD competitive service, located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

The role requires a Secret security clearance and offers a pathway under the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated to be equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit given for courses at a U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered in accordance with established protocols.

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Position: This position is located in the Core Laboratory Division, Laboratory Department, Directorate for Clinical Support Services at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Key Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51210 – $66574/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government