Medical Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Medical Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Texas
Salary
$41,334 - $53,735
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-4 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372
Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a medical technician at a military hospital in Texas, where you'll draw blood from patients of all ages, run basic lab tests on blood and chemicals, and handle lab results using computer systems.
It's a good fit for someone with entry-level experience in healthcare or a relevant degree who enjoys hands-on patient care and lab work in a structured environment.
The role supports the Department of Defense and offers potential incentives for new federal employees.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in performing laboratory tests, phlebotomy on pediatric to geriatric patients, and using medical databases, or equivalent
- OR a bachelor's degree with a major in Biology or Medical Technology, or at least 24 semester hours in related subjects
- OR a combination of education and experience that meets the 100% qualification threshold
- Ability to perform venipuncture, finger/heel sticks, and routine chemistry/hematology procedures
- Skill in processing specimens, recognizing abnormal results, and following reporting protocols
- Proficiency in using hospital information systems for ordering labs and viewing results
- U.S. citizenship required; must submit transcripts if qualifying based on education
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 performing laboratory tests, performing phlebotomy on a range from pediatric to geriatric patients, and utilizing medical databases.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Biology or Medical Technology.
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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60.
Add the two percentages. Major Duties:
- Perform phlebotomy procedures such as venipuncture and finger and heel sticks to obtain blood samples .
- Perform routine chemistry and hematology procedures using appropriate instruments.
- Process specimens in accordance with test requirements .
- Recognize abnormal results and follow established protocol in reporting them.
- Use the hospital's information system to order labs and see lab results for patients.
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