About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a Lead Medical Technician located in the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM), Dallas, TX.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Measuring vital signs of applicants/patients (i.e., taking blood pressure, pulse, respiration readings); 2) Collecting specimens (i.e., blood, urine, tissue) from lab or directly from patient; 3) Documenting patients' medical information into a computer system; 4) Performing laboratory tests and examinations (i.e., chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking); AND Analyzing results of medical tests. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesProvide technical guidance to subordinates within designated Military Entrance Processing Center.Assist in the evaluation of applicant medical histories and physicals to determine ultimate medical fitness for military duty.Direct clinical workflows and personnel to guarantee all medical tasks were performed in accordance with established guidelines.Conduct diagnostic screenings and clinical evaluations (i.e., specimen collection, hearing and vision test) on military applicants.Verify applicants’ identity using previously captured biometrics (i.e., digital fingerprints and photographs).Conduct routine inspections of medical equipment to guarantee operational readiness.