Medical Technician

Department of Defense • Fort Wainwright, AK

348d • $56,490 - $73,441

About The Position

This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialized experience which includes performing testing in a clinical laboratory, providing guidance to laboratory personnel, and performing quality control.
• One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as medical technology or clinical laboratory science.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute a variety of diagnostic tests from routine to very complex in chemistry, special chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, transfusion medicine and serology.
• Operate State of the Art elaborate and complex medical laboratory equipment in each section of the laboratory.
• Assist in the training new personnel and students in each section of the Clinical Laboratory.
• Perform quality control in each section and verify validity of test results accordingly.
• Perform tasks ancillary to laboratory operations such as conducting inventories reporting equipment malfunctions, and assisting in area cleanup and related tasks.

Benefits

• Salary range: $56,490 - $73,441 per year
• Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for federal employees in Alaska
• Permanent appointment type
• Full-time work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees