Health Technician (Phlebotomy)

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Positions may be filled in various departments within the medical center.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized

Student Loan Repayment may be authorized

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, selecting the phlebotomy site by taking into consideration the condition of the patient and site, age, and the type of test requested by the health care provider. | Provide phlebotomy training for new laboratory employees, as well as other hospital staff on venipuncture, capillary puncture, bleeding time, glucose tolerance testing, and blood culture collection. | Perform special procedures such as obtaining specimens for forensic or medicolegal purposes and process a variety of specific standardized tests in the areas of chemistry, microbiology and hematology. | Receive samples and specimens of tissue, blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids; check that specimens are properly labeled; and assure the proper request are submitted with all required information. | Process a wide variety of laboratory specimens for shipment to civilian or military reference laboratories, performing all required specimen preparations prior to storage and shipment (i.e., centrifugation, serum separation, freezing, etc.). | Perform clerical duties related to handling of laboratory specimens, e.g. conducting order entry and patient registration in reference lab information systems, receiving test results from reference laboratories, and checking for pending test results.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Phlebotomy):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing blood collection procedures and inputting or retrieving data from an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | A pre-employment and annual physical examinations are required. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | 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. | 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. | 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. | This position may require shift work or rotating shifts in which the incumbent will be required to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.