Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location(s): Chinle, Arizona, Cibecue, Arizona, Inscription House, Arizona, Kayenta, Arizona, Parker, Arizona, Peach Springs, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, Pinon, Arizona, Polacca, Arizona, Red Mesa, Arizona, Tsaile, Arizona, Whiteriver, Arizona, Winterhaven, California, Towaoc, Colorado, Fort Hall, Idaho, Lawrence, Kansas, Mashpee, Massachusetts, Cass Lake, Minnesota, Mahnomen, Minnesota, Ogema, Minnesota, Ponsford, Minnesota, Red Lake, Minnesota, Browning, Montana, Crow Agency, Montana, Harlem, Montana, Lame Deer, Montana, Lodge Grass, Montana, Poplar, Montana, Pryor, Montana, Wolf Point, Montana, Belcourt, North Dakota, Fort Yates, North Dakota, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bloomfield, New Mexico, Crownpoint, New Mexico, Dulce, New Mexico, Gallup, New Mexico, Mescalero, New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Shiprock, New Mexico, Taos, New Mexico, Tohatchi, New Mexico, Zuni, New Mexico, Anadarko, Oklahoma, Clinton, Oklahoma, El Reno, Oklahoma, Lawton, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Oklahoma, Wewoka, Oklahoma, Salem, Oregon, Warm Springs, Oregon, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, Fort Thompson, South Dakota, Kyle, South Dakota, Lower Brule, South Dakota, McLaughlin, South Dakota, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Rosebud, South Dakota, Sisseton, South Dakota, Wagner, South Dakota, Wanblee, South Dakota, Fort Duchesne, Utah, Toppenish, Washington
Salary Range: $40332 - $73563 Per Year
Job Summary: Join the Indian Health Service as a Medical Technician and make an impact! Use your laboratory skills to deliver accurate, life-saving results that support quality patient care in American Indian communities. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today! USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
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Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): All specialized experience must meet the following: (a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques for the position to be filled. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate the following education and/or experience as outlined below for the grade level(s) you are applying to. Any specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the tasks as identified. GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: instruct patients on specimen collection; operate and maintain laboratory and phlebotomy equipment; perform routine tests on blood, urine, and other specimens; perform venipuncture and capillary collections; prepare reagents and media following detailed instructions or guidelines; label, clean, and sterilize instruments and work areas; log referral specimens; maintain supply inventory and monitor expiration dates. OR A Bachelor's degree with major study in medical or clinical laboratory or a related field such as chemistry and/or the biological sciences; OR A Bachelor's degree in any field that includes at least 24 semester hours in subjects appropriate to the position to be filled. Eligible courses may include: chemistry, hematology, blood banking, microbiology, or the biological sciences. OR A combination of education and experience. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: instruct patients on proper specimen collection and preservation; prepare and preserve specimen for analysis or referral following established procedures; performs patient phlebotomy via venipuncture and capillary methods ensuring correct patient identification; performs routine and standard clinical laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, immunology and blood banking; evaluate test results and recognize normal and abnormal findings; operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and troubleshoot issues; maintain records of quality control and equipment performance; prepare reagents and ensure temperature, humidity, and equipment standards are met; maintain laboratory records, quality control data, and reports using manual and computerized systems; adhere to federal standards and regulations to support continuous quality improvement processes. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: instruct patients and staff on proper specimen collection, preservation and transport procedures; collect and process patient specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques; verify identification, labeling, and specimen integrity; perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests across multiple sections in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and blood banking to support patient diagnosis and treatment; evaluate and interpret test results; identify deviations from norm and report abnormalities to supervisor or senior laboratory staff; calibrate and operate analytical instruments to independently perform recurring tests; perform preventive maintenance and record laboratory equipment performance; communicate findings to healthcare providers; document quality control activities in compliance with federal standards and regulations; assist with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. OR Completion of 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. OR A combination of education and experience. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: Medical Technician 0645, Technical and Medical Support Positions Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the 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 all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.
How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. The first cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 7 days after the announcement is posted and will continue every Tuesday thereafter. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen, here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account. If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create an resume. Click save and continue. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Read and complete all Eligibility questions. Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq. 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 (Marla Avila-Frank, Marla.Avila@ihs.gov, and/or (605) 216-8342.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-30