Medical Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician)

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Specialized Experience: For positions at GS-04 and above: (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. AND Education: One full year of graduate education directly related to the field meets the requirements for GS-07. OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade in that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in aspects of clinical laboratory sciences as they relate to the performance of laboratory analysis on human blood, tissues, and body fluids. Experience in consulting with physicians and other medical staff on a daily basis regarding patient laboratory result status. Experience in performing external proficiency testing programs to maintain accreditation of the laboratory. AND Selective Factors: Applicant must have a certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). NOTE: All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their certification at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
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