Medical Technician

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 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 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.)

Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests,Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants,Review unique medical forms for proper format, coding, and completion,In process applicants to verify their identity using previously captured biometrics (i.e., digital fingerprints and photographs.),Assist applicants on completion of a variety of forms required for physical examination,Track and maintain medical assessment data,Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process,Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor's orders,Prepare Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT) control logs and obtain control log signatures,Prepare packages and ship specimens to testing laboratory