Medical Technician (Blood Banking)

Summary About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Dir of Clinical Support Armed service Blood Bank Center and Blood Donor Center Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, an delectronic nicotine delivery devices. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Travel in government vehicle, set up, and participate in local blood drives as needed. Register donors manually or by computer Perform personal interviews to obtain medical histories and visual inspections of blood donors. Screen subjects (volunteer blood donors, autologous, and therapeutic patients) donating blood and exercises care to ensure that their blood is safe for use prior to donation. Take vital signs (i.e. temperature, pulse, and blood pressure), and checks hemoglobin and/or hematocrit level ensuring that prospective donors are eligible to donate blood. Monitor donor during donation process, observe for, and treat possible donor adverse reaction (i.e. light headache, passing out, convulsing, etc.). Prepare donor samples and whole blood shipping documents to be sent to testing laboratory. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% of the time. This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. A candidate tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.Rotating shift possible (no on-call shift). Possibility of 10 hour, 4-day work week (Mon-TH or Tu-Fr 0700 – 1730) Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and or Expereince 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 labeling units for shipment and/or storage; explaining phlebotomy procedures to the donor; taking vital signs (i.e. temperature, pulse, and blood pressure); and recording information such as start and stop times of blood draws. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Hematology Laboratory Science. 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. 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.. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Advanced in hire Maybe authorized for highly qualified candidates 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.