Medical Technician

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command•Denver, CO

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Medical Examination Processing Stations (MEPS) help ensure that applicants to the Armed Forces meet the mental, moral, and medical standards required by the Department of Defense and military services. This position is permanent and is part of the Medical Career Field. Multiple positions may be filled. The Medical Technician maintains applicant medical records, manages consultations and verifies doctors’ orders, processes applicants using previously captured biometric information, and assists applicants with required forms. The technician performs phlebotomy, reviews medical forms for proper format and completion, maintains logs and rosters, monitors medical supplies, follows safety requirements for medical equipment and supplies, briefs applicants on standardized medical orientation, and prepares and ships specimens to a testing laboratory. The employee must wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire and use employer-provided personal protective equipment. The position requires shift work to provide coverage during evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, including hours before 0600 or after 1800. Appointment is subject to background and suitability or fitness determinations, and a one-year probationary or trial period may apply. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Successful completion of applicable MHS GENESIS training is required to access the system within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For GS-06, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including assisting with physical examinations; performing phlebotomy while following safety precautions; operating medical equipment for examinations or procedures; and documenting patient medical information accurately and completely.
Alternatively, for GS-06, at least 9 semester hours of progressively higher-level graduate education in a directly related field, such as Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field.
Alternatively, a qualifying combination of specialized experience and graduate education totaling at least 100% of the qualification requirements.
Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts. Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.
Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS training is required to access the system within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required.
Subject to a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination; a one-year probationary period may be required.
Must wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty and use employer-provided personal protective equipment.
Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing thereafter.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain applicants’ medical records during the examination process.
Manage medical consultations, including verifying doctors’ orders.
In-process applicants and verify their identities using previously captured biometrics, including digital fingerprints and photographs.
Assist applicants in completing forms required for physical examinations.
Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples.
Review medical forms for proper format, coding, and completion.
Maintain control logs, custody logs, rosters, and the treatment center referral list in accordance with regulations and policies.
Monitor medical supply levels and restock as necessary.
Ensure safety requirements are followed for the proper use, storage, and disposal of needles and medical equipment.
Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings for applicants.
Prepare packages and ship specimens to the testing laboratory.