Medical Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Crane, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Crane in Crane, Indiana. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Medical Technician receives, verifies, prepares, and distributes patient specimens for laboratory analysis; performs and calculates manual cell counts; identifies blood cell populations; operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; documents patient and specimen identification; and collects, tests, and processes donated blood into treatment-specific components.

The role requires compliance with clinical credentialing and laboratory requirements, obtaining and maintaining Basic Life Support certification, and meeting pre-employment and ongoing medical, security, and testing conditions. The position is designated mission essential and inclement-weather essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies when scheduled.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing clinical laboratory testing procedures, calibrating or maintaining clinical laboratory instruments, preparing samples for testing, and documenting results through clinical laboratory automated systems; or one full year of related graduate-level education; or an eligible combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Certification from ASCP, AMT, or another comparable board or registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS); a copy must be submitted with the application.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or access eligibility for the duration of employment.
• Pass required suitability or fitness review, background investigation, credit check, and pre-employment drug screening; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
• Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B vaccination for positions with direct patient contact and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies; tuberculosis testing is required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Lift up to 45 pounds if required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and determined equivalent to accredited U.S. education.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood, urine, stool, microbiological and viral cultures, tissue, body fluids, and cytological specimens.
• Check that specimens are properly and completely labeled.
• Prepare specimens for analysis while ensuring their physiologic properties are maintained.
• Distribute specimens promptly to laboratory sections.
• Perform and calculate manual cell counts and identify abnormal and normal blood cell populations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology analyzers, as well as laboratory centrifuges.
• Document patient and specimen identification in accordance with regulations.
• Collect, test, and process donated blood into treatment-specific components.
• Report to work on time or remain on duty during severe weather and emergency situations as scheduled.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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