Medical Technician
Company
Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Location
Fort Johnson, Louisiana Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: This position is with Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital located at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 10 pounds may be required.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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: 1) performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting; 2) maintaining and/or troubleshooting equipment; AND 3) 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).
OR
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.
OR
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.
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/.
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.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- 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.
- This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received.
- This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
- Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
- Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
Date Posted
10/18/2024
Views
0
Similar Jobs
Anesthesia Equipment & Supply Technician - Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for a position at Fort Johnson Louisiana The role requires up to five years of experience and a high level of indep...
View DetailsCook (CYS) NA-06 - Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The text describes a job opening at Child and Youth Services at Fort Johnson in Leesville LA The position is flexible with hours ranging from 040 per ...
View DetailsCook NA-04 - Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a food preparation role at Various Locations on Fort Johnson Leesville LA Applicants must have experience in food preparation ...
View DetailsInterdisciplinary - Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The text describes a GS12 Interdisciplinary position with the US Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division Fort Worth District Engineering and Con...
View DetailsNURSE (COMMUNITY HEALTH) - Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a Nurse position at Army Community Hospital Bayne Public Health Nursing Service in Fort Johnson Louisiana The role requires a ...
View DetailsPharmacist - Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a Direct Hire position at Fort Johnson Louisiana It offers salary negotiation for new federal service candidates and may provi...
View Details