- Position Title
- Medical Technician
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12450449-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 24, 2024 to Monday, June 23, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Medical Technician position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-04, Medical Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-04 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-05, Medical Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-06, Medical Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct a variety of moderate complexity tests (i.e., electrolyte profiles, chemistry profiles, urinalysis, etc.)
5.
Conduct a variety of waived tests (i.e., glucose, cholesterol, pregnancy tests, fecal occult blood testing, etc.)
6.
Perform phlebotomy based on knowledge of standardized approved procedures and techniques and use approved deviations from standard techniques to draw difficult patients.
7.
Recognize and evaluate expected reactions and abnormal results of waived and moderate complexity testing.
8.
Train and instruct other laboratory personnel, medical staff, and new employees in proper phlebotomy procedures
9.
Update protocols, procedures, methods, quality control to improve the department performance.
10.
Follow process steps as outlined in standard operating procedures
11.
Follow quality control policies and procedures.
12.
Follow safety and protective precautionary procedures pertaining to blood borne pathogens.
13.
Maintain laboratory compliance with all regulatory guidelines for facility accreditation.
14.
Process specimens in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
15.
Troubleshoot common testing procedures to determine probable sources of error.
16.
Calibrate analytical instruments.
17.
Enter and verify data using a computer system as a regular part of my job responsibilities.
18.
Experience entering data such as patient laboratory result values into a computer information system and troubleshooting technical issues.
19.
Operate, verify and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, instruments and kits to perform waived and moderate complexity testing.
20.
Use medical application software such as Laboratory Information System (LIS) software, electronic medical records, test result delivery, and test routing software.
21.
Utilize a variety of standard computer applications (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
22.
Adhere to rules and regulations pertaining to release of patient information.
23.
Calm patients showing adverse reactions to blood draw, or environmental stress.
24.
Demonstrate understanding, friendliness, courtesy and politeness to others.
25.
Interact professionally with a wide variety of individuals internal and external to an organization to answer their questions.
26.
Provide clear and concise procedural instructions pertaining to self-collection of specimens.
27.
Respond to a customer complaint about a product or service and follow through until the problem is resolved.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
28.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.