Medical Technician

About the Position: This position is located at 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 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. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Duties Serve as technician to Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Blood Bank section of a Medical Treatment Facility. Perform a full range of laboratory testing to include the most difficult requested tests that require specialized knowledge of a complex network of steps and variables. Resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test results deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Evaluate, modify and adapt new methods; revise standard techniques to improve or expand quantitativeness, accuracy, precision, specificity, or proficiency of test analyses. Compare new methods or instrumentation with those in existence to determine performance characteristics suitability. Provide technical recommendations to the supervisor on significant issues and problems related to the accomplishment of goals and objectives. Establish an acceptable level of analytic performance and ensure that the levels are maintained throughout the testing process from initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis, and reporting of test results. Determine the appropriate recommendations for unresolved issues or potential problems and performs a follow-up. 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. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Applicants may be required able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis Testing and/or record of Tuberculosis Testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr