Job Title: Medical Laboratory Aid
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Indian Health Service
Job Announcement Number:IHS-14-NN-1039297-ESEP/MP
SALARY RANGE:
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$25,181.00 to $32,733.00 / Per Year
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OPEN PERIOD:
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014 to Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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SERIES & GRADE:
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GS-0645-03
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POSITION INFORMATION:
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Full Time - Multiple Appointment Types
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PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
03
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DUTY LOCATIONS:
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Shiprock, NM View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY:
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All groups of qualified individuals
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SECURITY CLEARANCE:
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Q - Nonsensitive
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SUPERVISORY STATUS:
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No
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JOB SUMMARY:
The
Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care
provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives
(AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest
possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and
activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN
through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and
programs.
The
IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified
applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian
for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with
established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7,
Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This
position is located in the Division of Clinical Services, Branch of
Clinical Laboratory Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock,
New Mexico. The Medical Laboratory Aid position is to perform
specifically prescribed, clearly defined, non-professional laboratory
tasks in support of the laboratory mission. The position reports to the
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
· Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
· No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
· The selected applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background
· investigation, which will include a fingerprint check.
· If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
· U.S. Citizenship is required
DUTIES:
· Operates automated chemistry/hematology analyzer
· Performs urine chemistry screening procedures for occult blood, protein, acetone, glucose, specify gravity and PTT.
· Prepares samples for analysis
· Obtains venous and capillary blood samples
· Performs critical cleaning procedures
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To
qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient
experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the position for
which you are applying. Your resume is key in evaluating your
experience, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you
to be clear and specific when describing your work experience.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
GS-03:
6 months general experience OR successful completion of (a) a full time
training course of approximately a year's duration in a medical or
clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included
instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology
(including serology) and that in addition, included supervised
laboratory practice incident to the diagnostic process and the treatment
of patients; or (b) 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester
hours in chemistry and/or biological science.
General Experience:
(1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to
perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provide a
familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject
area of the occupation.
Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of
service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not
apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position)
and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated
against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your
submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the
following:
· Ability to perform technical aspects of job
· Knowledge of recognized reference standards, requirements and statutes to perform/monitor lab tests.
· Knowledge of recordkeeping systems
· Ability to operate complex equipment systems.
You
will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the Assessment
questions. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the
assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated
your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration.
The
following links below provide information on how you may be eligible
for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and
ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the
following links below for additional guidance:
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions. All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, Tuesday, February 11, 2014, to be considered.
BENEFITS:
You can review our benefits at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION:
Additional
selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date
the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
A two-year trial period may be required upon selection/placement (ESEP only)
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Security
Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a
fingerprint check. Fingerprint results must be cleared prior to hire.
You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent
upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined
by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find
that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you
are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If
you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not
be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible
criminal charges.
· Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
· The
employee is required to work on a rotational basis for shift, evening,
weekend and holidays for those health care facilities providing
after-hour services and/or extended clinic hours to support patient care
services.
· This
position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act and is hereby
designated an authorized position subject to P.L.101-630 and
P.L.101-647.
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HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
1. Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
3. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
4. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
5. Check
application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking
Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to
an incomplete application by clicking Apply Online in the vacancy
announcement and re-selecting your resume and/or other documents from
your USAJOBS account.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 1039297. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
You
are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete
your assessment questionnaire on-line. If you cannot complete your
application package online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
3. You are limited to selecting 10 locations.
4. Fax
the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
PLEASE
NOTE: When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response
for each question. Selecting more than one response for a question may
result in your application package being rated ineligible. In Section 25
of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering
restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX
form please continue to enter your responses on the next available
number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match
the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.
Submission
of a resume' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This
position requires the completion of additional forms and/or
supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section.
The
IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Orlando
Begay, (505)368-7048, and/or ORLANDO.BEGAY@IHS.GOV.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq
