Medical Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Technician uses judgment and initiative to plan and carry out successive steps of work assignments in accordance with established protocols, previous training, or accepted laboratory practices. This is a direct-hire solicitation. The role supports laboratory operations by collecting, receiving, and checking specimens; serving patients, visitors, and callers; and maintaining supplies. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing laboratory testing and/or examinations, inputting and/or retrieving data to prepare reports of findings, and providing technical support work in a laboratory setting; or qualifying education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify when the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing and complete pre-employment screening.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A child care background check, including National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) and state and criminal history repository (SCHR) checks, is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are properly identified and laboratory requisitions are completely and properly filled out.
• Draw and/or collect blood samples, label tubes properly, and ensure sample quantity is sufficient for required tests.
• Inspect samples and identify when recollection is needed.
• Receive laboratory specimens from clinics, wards, and patients and ensure specimens have the required identifying demographics.
• Receive patients, visitors, and laboratory telephone calls while providing a high level of customer service.
• Maintain supply inventory, place orders, and restock the supply area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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