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Medical Technologist Job in WASHINGTON, DC
Vacancy No. NCAN09664102 Department Army Medical Command
Salary $49,354.00 to $79,280.00 Grade 02 to 02
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/30/2009 Close Date 8/12/2009
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations: (job locations. Include a new Location)
WASHINGTON, DC
Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number:
NCAN09664102
Job Title: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Salary Range: 49,354.00 - 79,280.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: YH-0644-02/02
Open Period:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
to Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Position Information:
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - DC - Washington
Who May Be Considered:
Status Candidates
Job Summary:
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
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.
Organization(s):
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DPALS, Microbiology Section, Washington, DC
About the Position: The position is located at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20307-5001. The work environment is in the Microbiology Section. The applicant will work with the latest technologies in the field and can expect a challenging and friendly environment. Pre-Appointment Physical with color vision screening is required. Work Shift is Evenings (1500-2300). This is a mandatory drug testing position.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
•All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.
•Department of Defense employees serving on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment.
•Current Army employees with competitive status (includes Army employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment).
•Reinstatement eligibles.
•NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.
•Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
•Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans.
•Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA).
•Employment Program for People with Disabilities eligibles.
•Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
•Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.
•Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) eligibles.
•Reemployed Annuitant: A former Federal employee who has retired under either the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
•DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.
•Defense Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration Interchange eligible.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Key Requirements:
•U.S. Citizen
Major Duties:
Performs specialized and technically demanding tests. Handles unusual test requests, identifies and resolves inconsistent test results. Develops new solutions to methodological problems, analyzes test systems, and devises plan to achieve objectives. Evaluates new procedures that may be commercially available or developed in-house. Records results through a variety of data entry modes into laboratory computer systems, and retrieves information upon physician requests. Deals directly with patient care physicians. Reviews daily quality control data and communicates problems to the technical specialist or section supervisor. Recognizes and solves quality assurance problems. Troubleshoots instruments, test methods, and processes. Coordinates the handling and resulting of proficiency testing specimens. Consults with manufacturers. Remains current on universal precautions. Participates in continuing education. Serves as liaison between supervisor and other subordinates.
Qualifications:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
•Basic Requirements: A. Degree: medical technology, chemistry, or biology including or supplemented by at least: 16 semester hours of biological science (one course in microbiology and one course in immunology). The remaining biology courses must have been in general biology, zoology, or any areas listed below;16 semester hours of chemistry (one course in organic or biochemistry). The remaining chemistry courses must have been in general chemistry, qualitative analysis, qualitative chemistry, quantitative chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or any of the areas listed below; and 3 semester hours of college math; OR, B. A 4-year course of study including or supplemented by at least 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post-baccalaureate certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology; OR C. A combination of (1) at least 35 semester hours of biological science, chemistry, and math described above (2) additional appropriate education and/or experience totaling 4 years. Combination of education/experience must have provided knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent a full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and math courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college/university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital lab, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of methods/techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. In addition to the requirements, this position requires a Selective Placement Factor of ASCP Certification. Be sure to include all your certifications in your resume. This certification will be used as an indicator of the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that you possess to perform satisfactorily in this position.
If you have any questions concerning the current job posting, you may contact Kathy Myers at 309-782-4208. You may also email your question to: ROCK-NCCPOC.WRSRP@conus.army.mil
•Resumes will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
•Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
•Time-in-grade restrictions do not apply to NSPS positions.
•PB 2/3 Positions- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
•Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.
•A medical examination is required.
•Immunization screening is required.
•Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
•Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
•Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
•Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
•One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
•Comprehensive health and life insurance
•Competitive salaries
•Generous retirement programs
•Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
•Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
•Paid employment related training and education
•Possible student loan repayment
•Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
•Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Information:
Click here for more information.
•To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
•The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf •Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
•In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
•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.
•The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions recommendations have been approved. This vacancy exists in an organization that is affected by BRAC. Click here for additional information.
Other Advantages: WRAMC is within city limits in Washington, DC near Silver Spring, MD. Major interstates and mass transit are located nearby. Employees who use public transportation or van pools are entitled to a free MetroChek pass to save up to $230 per month in transit costs. Also, a free membership with Commuter Connections entitles commuters who regularly carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a reliable (and free) Guaranteed Ride Home in case of emergencies, up to FOUR times per year.
How To Apply:
Click here for more information.
•Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
•Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
•Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
•Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
•You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
Required Documents:
•You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
•If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
•License/Certification: ASCP CERTIFICATION
•All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Vacancy No. NCAN09664102 Department Army Medical Command
Salary $49,354.00 to $79,280.00 Grade 02 to 02
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/30/2009 Close Date 8/12/2009
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations: (job locations. Include a new Location)
WASHINGTON, DC
Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number:
NCAN09664102
Job Title: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Salary Range: 49,354.00 - 79,280.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: YH-0644-02/02
Open Period:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
to Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Position Information:
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - DC - Washington
Who May Be Considered:
Status Candidates
Job Summary:
Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
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.
Organization(s):
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, DPALS, Microbiology Section, Washington, DC
About the Position: The position is located at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20307-5001. The work environment is in the Microbiology Section. The applicant will work with the latest technologies in the field and can expect a challenging and friendly environment. Pre-Appointment Physical with color vision screening is required. Work Shift is Evenings (1500-2300). This is a mandatory drug testing position.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
•All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.
•Department of Defense employees serving on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment.
•Current Army employees with competitive status (includes Army employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment).
•Reinstatement eligibles.
•NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.
•Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
•Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans.
•Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA).
•Employment Program for People with Disabilities eligibles.
•Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
•Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.
•Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) eligibles.
•Reemployed Annuitant: A former Federal employee who has retired under either the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
•DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.
•Defense Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration Interchange eligible.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Key Requirements:
•U.S. Citizen
Major Duties:
Performs specialized and technically demanding tests. Handles unusual test requests, identifies and resolves inconsistent test results. Develops new solutions to methodological problems, analyzes test systems, and devises plan to achieve objectives. Evaluates new procedures that may be commercially available or developed in-house. Records results through a variety of data entry modes into laboratory computer systems, and retrieves information upon physician requests. Deals directly with patient care physicians. Reviews daily quality control data and communicates problems to the technical specialist or section supervisor. Recognizes and solves quality assurance problems. Troubleshoots instruments, test methods, and processes. Coordinates the handling and resulting of proficiency testing specimens. Consults with manufacturers. Remains current on universal precautions. Participates in continuing education. Serves as liaison between supervisor and other subordinates.
Qualifications:
Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
•Basic Requirements: A. Degree: medical technology, chemistry, or biology including or supplemented by at least: 16 semester hours of biological science (one course in microbiology and one course in immunology). The remaining biology courses must have been in general biology, zoology, or any areas listed below;16 semester hours of chemistry (one course in organic or biochemistry). The remaining chemistry courses must have been in general chemistry, qualitative analysis, qualitative chemistry, quantitative chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, or any of the areas listed below; and 3 semester hours of college math; OR, B. A 4-year course of study including or supplemented by at least 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post-baccalaureate certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology; OR C. A combination of (1) at least 35 semester hours of biological science, chemistry, and math described above (2) additional appropriate education and/or experience totaling 4 years. Combination of education/experience must have provided knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent a full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and math courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college/university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital lab, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of methods/techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. In addition to the requirements, this position requires a Selective Placement Factor of ASCP Certification. Be sure to include all your certifications in your resume. This certification will be used as an indicator of the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that you possess to perform satisfactorily in this position.
If you have any questions concerning the current job posting, you may contact Kathy Myers at 309-782-4208. You may also email your question to: ROCK-NCCPOC.WRSRP@conus.army.mil
•Resumes will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
•Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
•Time-in-grade restrictions do not apply to NSPS positions.
•PB 2/3 Positions- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
•Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.
•A medical examination is required.
•Immunization screening is required.
•Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
•Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
•Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
•Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
•One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
•Comprehensive health and life insurance
•Competitive salaries
•Generous retirement programs
•Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
•Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
•Paid employment related training and education
•Possible student loan repayment
•Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
•Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Information:
Click here for more information.
•To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
•The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf •Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
•In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
•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.
•The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions recommendations have been approved. This vacancy exists in an organization that is affected by BRAC. Click here for additional information.
Other Advantages: WRAMC is within city limits in Washington, DC near Silver Spring, MD. Major interstates and mass transit are located nearby. Employees who use public transportation or van pools are entitled to a free MetroChek pass to save up to $230 per month in transit costs. Also, a free membership with Commuter Connections entitles commuters who regularly carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a reliable (and free) Guaranteed Ride Home in case of emergencies, up to FOUR times per year.
How To Apply:
Click here for more information.
•Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
•Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
•Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
•Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
•You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
Required Documents:
•You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
•If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
•License/Certification: ASCP CERTIFICATION
•All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
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