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Medical Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at: The United States Military Entrance Processing Command, Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station, Chicago, IL.

Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in an clinical setting.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Posted 03/06/20
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$43,164 - $56,114 per year

Salary includes applicable locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%.
Appointment type
Temporary - 1 Year
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
NCDE203166538726D
Control number
561686400

Duties

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  • Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process and personally identifiable information (PII).
  • Prepare packages and ship specimens to testing laboratory.
  • Quality check chain of custody documents ensuring no information is missing or in error.
  • Prepare Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT) control logs and obtain control log signatures.
  • Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor's orders.
  • Track and maintain medical assessment data.
  • Conduct medical orientation to enter data.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
  • Review unique medical forms for proper format, coding, and completion.
  • Assist applicants on completion of a variety of forms required for physical examination.
  • Instruct applicants on test procedures.
  • In process applicants to verify their identity using previously captured biometrics (digital fingerprints and photographs).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the employee to pass a color perception examination.
  • This position requires employee to perform/evaluate military physical tests.
  • This position requires employee to undergo blood testing yearly.
  • This position requires employee to use restrictive/protective clothing.
  • This position requires employee to work occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
  • This position requires employee to work occasional Saturdays.
  • This position is gender specific and requires the employee to be male.

Qualifications

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing medical records; screening medical records; performing phlebotomy procedures; taking biometric data; and administering various tests such as Breath Alcohol Test, Drug Alcohol Test, Audiometric tests, color vision tests, near/far vision tests, or electrocardiograms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education Substitution: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirements using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Clerical
  • Health Care Data Entry and Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Technical Credibility

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 53 - Medical position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This position is a temporary position and may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of three years.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé 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.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Email
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
DE-APF-W1VBAA MEPS CHICAGO IL
DO NOT MAIL
Fort McCoy, WI 54656
US

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