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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Medical Technician

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$38,791 - $50,428

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping conduct medical exams for people applying to join the military, such as drawing blood, running simple tests, and keeping accurate records in a busy processing center.

It's a steady government role in Los Angeles where you'll support doctors and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in healthcare support, like a medical assistant or lab tech, who is detail-oriented and comfortable working with the public.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience assisting with physical exams, phlebotomy, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient information (or equivalent at GS-05 level)
  • Successful completion of at least 9 semester hours of graduate education in a related field like Medical Technology, Medical Assistant, Nursing, EMT, or Paramedic (transcripts required)
  • Combination of qualifying experience and education totaling at least 100% of requirements
  • Ability to perform phlebotomy and handle blood/urine samples while following safety protocols
  • Proficiency in maintaining medical records, verifying identities via biometrics, and managing forms
  • Skills in operating equipment like audiometers, vision testers, and centrifuges
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks for federal employment

Full Job Description

About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This will be filled on a permanent basis. 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 for GS-06: One year of experience which includes: Assisting with physical examinations (such as optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients; Performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples while ensuring all safety precautions are followed; Operating medical equipment (such as audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures; Documenting the medical information or patients to ensure the completion and accuracy of information.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.

For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below: Education Substitution for GS-06: Successful completion of at least one-half year (9 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study.

(NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification.) OR Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-06: 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 9.

Add the two percentages. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts.) Major Duties:

  • Maintain applicant's medical records during the examination process.
  • Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor's orders.
  • In-process applicants, verify identity using previously captured biometrics (digital fingerprints and photographs).
  • Assist applicants on completion of a variety of forms required for physical examination.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples.
  • Review unique medical forms for proper format, coding and completion.
  • Maintain control logs, custody logs and rosters, and treatment center referral list in accordance with regulations and policies.
  • Monitor and maintain stock level of medical supplies and restock as necessary.
  • Ensure safety requirements are met for the proper use, storage, and disposal of needles and medical equipment.
  • Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants.
  • Prepare packages and ship specimens to testing laboratory.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DABR-26-12861821-DHA