Health Technician (Specimen Processing)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Carson, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician (Specimen Processing) position is in the Department of Pathology at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. The technician performs blood collection and specimen-processing duties, greets and screens patients at the laboratory reception desk, and prepares samples for shipment. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing blood collection on patients; performing receptionist or administrative duties such as receiving patients or phone calls; maintaining patient files; or using office or clinical automation systems. The experience is described as typical of work at the GS-04 level.
• Alternatively, successfully completed a 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.
• A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if the calculated total is at least 100 percent of the requirements.
• Applicants using education completed at foreign institutions must provide an evaluation showing it is equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or evidence of full course credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Subject to a Childcare National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation and periodic re-verification.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Subject to seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, unless a recognized exemption is provided.
• Must work uncommon tours of duty, which may include on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Subject to temporary duty or business travel to various locations, potentially using privately owned vehicles, commercial transport, military aircraft, ships, or vehicles.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; must make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year trial or probationary period may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture and puncture.
• Determine the type of specimen to collect and draw or collect blood samples for testing.
• Process specimens according to test procedure requirements.
• Greet and screen patients at the laboratory reception desk, obtaining information to determine need, eligibility for care, and priority for testing.
• Prepare samples for shipment by centrifuging samples and separating serum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level