Health Technician (Lab Client Services)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Wainwright, AK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This Health Technician position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The incumbent performs laboratory client-service and specimen-processing duties, including collecting blood, assisting patients, processing standardized tests, and preparing specimens for shipment to reference laboratories. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to base salary; this allowance is subject to change.

The position requires a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position. The incumbent must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification does not replace BLS. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 30 pounds may be required.

The position is designated Testing Designated, Inclement Weather Essential, and Mission Essential. It requires pre-employment screening and random drug testing, and the incumbent must report during specified emergencies and make every attempt to report or remain on duty during severe weather. A background investigation and periodic re-verification are required because the role involves recurring interaction with children and youth under 18. A one-year probationary period applies. Direct deposit is required; PCS costs are not authorized. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience obtaining specimens such as blood, mucus, and urine for laboratory testing, entering test results into automated systems, and serving as a lab receptionist to greet or guide patients; this experience is typical of work at the GS-04 level.
• Alternatively, 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, such as Medical Technology, Health Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if the computed total is at least 100% of the requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Must complete required background investigation and periodic re-verification.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 30 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Greet patients as a laboratory receptionist, provide appropriate guidance, answer non-technical inquiries, and refer technical inquiries to appropriate laboratory staff.
• Process standardized tests in chemistry, microbiology, and hematology.
• Perform accessioning procedures using Hospital or Laboratory Informatics Systems (HIS or LIS).
• Use pre-analytic processing procedures to identify and resolve specimen errors in medical treatment facilities.
• Process laboratory specimens collected in clinics or received from outlying sites for shipment to civilian or military reference laboratories.

What This Job Offers

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