Health Technician (Phlebotomist)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent could be required to work in contaminated and infectious areas, wards, and laboratories
• The incumbent could be required to work irregular or rotating shifts to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Naval Hospital Pensacola also has three clinics located within a 45-mile radius on NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field.
• The employee may be requested to work at any of these facilities (Naval Hospital Main Lab, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Whiting Field).
• Tier 3 Positions (Secret): This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• 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.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• 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.