Physician (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics) - DHA

Indian Health Service • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

This position is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist within the Federal system. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of clinical laboratory practices and the ability to perform various laboratory tests. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to fulfill the duties of the position. The job is open for applications from March 28, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
• Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 grade level for GS-07 applicants.
• Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education or one year equivalent to GS-7 grade level for GS-09 applicants.
• Three years of progressively higher-level education leading to a Ph.D. degree or one year equivalent to GS-9 grade level for GS-11 applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technologists in preparing reagents.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality control.
• Use basic lab equipment/instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Process patient samples and conduct analysis.
• Maintain section records.
• Recognize unusual or unexpected test results.
• Calculate results using statistical and analytical formulas.
• Operate complex clinical analyzers.
• Provide training to junior and generalist technologists.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees