Medical Technician - Red Lake IHS

Medical Technician

Department of Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

Open & closing dates

02/20/2018 to 12/31/2018

Salary

$41,365 to $53,773 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

Work schedule

Full-Time

Appointment type

Permanent

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Red Lake, MN

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Duties

Summary

Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients.

Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Region, Bemidji Area, Red Lake Service Unit, Laboratory Department, Red Lake, Minnesota. Position serves as a Medical Technician responsible for the application, modification, and adaption of analytical methods and procedures.

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion and Excepted Service procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-18-BJ-10109939-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. IT MAY BE EXTENDED OR CLOSED PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CLOSING DATE. FIRST CUT OFF DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE OPEN DATE AND EVERY 10 BUSINESS DAYS THEREAFTER.

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Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations per requests by Medical Staff.

Performance of laboratory procedures, which involves implementing new methods by performing, evaluating and modifying methods.

Sets up, operates and/or utilize appropriate equipment, instruments, containers and other devices and materials to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances.

Maintains practical knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology through continuing education.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Further Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491858400