Medical Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (GS-06 level) to perform specimen collection and maintain laboratory equipment in the Pathology and Area Laboratory Services division. This federal role requires compliance with federal credentialing standards and documentation.

Qualified candidates typically hold one year of graduate education in Clinical Laboratory Science or related fields and ASCP certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting specimens for laboratory testing.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Education path includes graduate-level coursework in clinical lab science or related field.

Skills

Specimen collection

Lab equipment calibration

Attention to detail

Education

One year of graduate level education in Clinical Laboratory Science / Biology / Chemistry / Microbiology

Tools

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Directorate of Clinical Support, Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services, in Tacoma, Washington.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

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 collecting specimens for laboratory testing and maintaining/calibrating laboratory 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 Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology Chemistry, or Microbiology. NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.

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.

Certification Requirement

This position certification requirement which must be met prior Entrance on Duty date 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.