Medical Technician

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent assists the examining Medical Officer with applicant examination, identification of physical abnormalities, to include discovery of disqualifying enlistment/retention factors, and determination of applicant's fitness for military duty.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. (Before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Assisting with physical examinations (i.e. optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients; Utilizing phlebotomy procedures to safely obtain blood samples; Operating medical equipment (i.e. audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures; and; Documenting patient medical information to maintain accurate medical records.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of at least one-half year (9 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study.
• 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants.
• Administer comprehensive medical screenings (audiometry, vision tests, vital signs) to evaluate incoming military applicants.
• Maintain applicants’ medical records during the examination process.
• Assisted applicants in accurately completing required physical examination paperwork and medical questionnaires.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
• Dispatched clinical specimens to testing laboratories in adherence to safety and handling regulations.

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.
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• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree