Job summary

About the Position: This position is located within the Navy Branch Health Clinic in Mayport Florida under the DIR of Clinical Support, Lab/Clinical Pathology. The hours of operation are 8 hour shifts, M-F 0600-1800. The incumbent may be expected to occasionally work over-time. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation using DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

Major duties

Collects patient samples when necessary. Ensures timely distribution to laboratory sections of all specimens received. Performs clinical laboratory tests on specimens as ordered. Evaluates and interprets results to determine if data is complete and valid. Performs and calculates manual cell counts. Processes laboratory specimens for shipment. Performs all required specimen preparations prior to storage and shipment. Conducts necessary quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures. Performs necessary laboratory periodic equipment checks. Assists in training laboratory personnel, staff and students. Routine Equipment Setup and Maintenance.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Requirements Medical Technician: Certificate: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or other board or registry deemed comparable by Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD(HA)) or their designee as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is required. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level or equivalentwhich includes performing complex testing in a clinical laboratory setting; maintaining and troubleshooting equipment; and conducting quality control check procedures.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.