Medical Technician (Blood Banking)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

The Medical Technician (Blood Banking) performs blood donor collection procedures, enters and verifies donor, blood product, and testing information, monitors supply needs, and assists with quality control under the supervisor’s direction. The incumbent may work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and is designated Mission Essential, requiring reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing blood screenings and preparing specimens for testing; this experience is typical of work at the GS-04 level in federal service; or
• 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 chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or medical/clinical laboratory science; or
• A qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements, calculated using the stated formula.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A background investigation and suitability or fitness determination may be required; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and annual physical examinations; immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and proof of other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 45 pounds may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Enroll in direct deposit of pay.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor collection procedures, including registration, medical interviews, vital signs, bag issue, card reviews, donor phlebotomy, and training in all sections for in-house and mobile-site blood drives.
• Enter blood donor demographics, blood product information, and test results into the automated system.
• Receive, enter, and verify results from outside laboratories for required donor testing.
• Report inventory needs to the supply technician or supervisor to support continuous operations.
• Use prescribed calibrators, reagents, and controls according to manufacturer guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Under the supervisor’s direction, assist with and perform quality control procedures, correlations, and validations.

What This Job Offers

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