Medical Technician

Job summary

About the Position: The position is located at the US Army Centralized Allergen Extract Laboratory (Kimbrough, Ft Meade) in Silver Spring, Maryland. Primary responsibilities involve processing and formulation of patient allergen extract immunotherapy vaccines and diagnostic skin testing products using strict aseptic technique and infection control procedures. The work is performed in a laboratory environment involving the use of laminar airflow hoods. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Major duties

Process and formulate allergen extract vaccine prescriptions as directed by the Allergist. Review patient prescription for accuracy of dosage, units of potency, manufacturer and treatment schedule. Utilize the automated Extract Lab Managment System (ELMS) to retrieve, input, process, formulate and disseminate patient allergen extract vaccine prescriptions and diagnostic skin testing. Elevate, resolve and/or report any formulation errors and prescribing discrepancies. Provide technical training to new employees and/or colleagues. Perform routine sterile testing procedures.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes following physician orders to administer patient care, calculating and drawing up medication dosage for administration according to physician orders, educating patient and/or their family members on clinic procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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. Preferred, not required - experience working in a pharmacy, immunization clinic or clinical setting and/or knowledge of aseptic technique, sterility testing, and infection control procedures as related to sharps and sharps containers.

Education

No education substitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.