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Army Medical Command |
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Washington, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Army Medical Command
Job Announcement Number:
NCAN08495831D
Health Technician (Lab Client Services)
SALARY RANGE: 31,446.00 - 40,875.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 03, 2008
to Wednesday, January 16, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: YI-0640-1/1POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - DC - Washington
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Dept of Path and Area Lab Services, Core Laboratory, Client Services, Washington, DC
About the Position: The work environment is in Client Services. The applicant will work with the latest technologies in the field and can expect a challenging and friendly environment. Employee initiates and carries out assignments according to established lab protocols and procedures. Work requires extensive periods of standing and walking, regular and recurring bending, lifting (less than 40 pounds), stooping, and stretching. Work requires contact with potentially biologically hazardous specimens and occasionally works with hazardous chemicals. There is frequent contact with patients with undiagnosed illnesses. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Protective equipment such as gloves, lab coats, goggles, and masks is required. Inclement weather essential position. Pre-appointment physical with color vision screening is required. Work shift: occasional weekends/holidays and can be either day, evening or night shift.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizen
Send Mail to:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
For questions about this job:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
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NCAN08495831D
Health Technician (Lab Client Services)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule Specialized experience is defined as experience that provided the knowledge, skills and ability to organize materials and procedures associated with the pre-analytic sample accessioning/ processing of a wide spectrum of clinical specimens for multiple laboratory assays and ensure the accurate and timely handling of samples. You must also have a knowledge of phlebotomy procedures to include the Vacutainer collection system and use of syringes, butterfly needle devices and capillary puncture techniques.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.Applicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required to perform the work identified in the duties description.Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.A medical examination is required.Immunization screening is required.Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.You may claim Military Spouse Preference.Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
NCAN08495831D
Health Technician (Lab Client Services)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - DC - Washington
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Serves as a specimen processing technician and phlebotomist. Receives samples and specimens of tissue. Performs clerical duties related to handling of laboratory specimens. Processes a wide variety of laboratory specimens from within WRAMC as well as NARMC remote sites for shipment to civilian or military reference laboratories using procedures and materials that conform to EPA (CFR 40) and OSHA (CFR 29) regulations. Serves as a laboratory receptionist in greeting patients, providing them with appropriate guidance, answering non-technical inquiries, and referring technical inquiries to the appropriate laboratory staff. Performs blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Performs special procedures to include, but not limited to administration of oral products such as Glucola for glucose tolerance testing, bleeding times and other timed collection tests. Organizes work in the collection room to ensure optimal patient flow. As required, works rotationa
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
NCAN08495831D
Health Technician (Lab Client Services)
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insuranceCompetitive salariesGenerous retirement programsPaid holidays, sick leave, and vacation timeFlexible work environment and alternate work schedulesPaid employment related training and educationPossible student loan repaymentPayment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicableBonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Click here for more information. To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.May require overtime work.May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions recommendations have been approved. This vacancy exists in an organization that is affected by BRAC. Click here for additional information.
Other Advantages: All federal agencies in the National Capital Region offer qualified employees a monthly stipend as a transit or vanpool subsidy to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Generally, staff members who take part must give up their parking permits to receive the subsidy. Federal (civil service) employees who use public transportation or van pools to Walter Reed are entitled to a free MetroChek pass which can be used to save up to $105 per month in transit costs.
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