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Medical Laboratory Technician - GS-0645-07 - Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Fort Cavazos, TX
Fort Cavazos is located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.
Founded in 1942, this 340-sq.-mile military base is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces.
A 214,968 acre installation, Fort Cavazos is now the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Forces and the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.
The rolling, semi-arid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and individuals. Additionally, the Killeen community is a model of support for Army families. There are lots of resources and networks available to assist you.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
POSITION INFORMATION:
Serves as a Medical Laboratory Technician in the Core Lab (Chemistry/Hematology) section of the hospital laboratory.
- Performs a variety of clinical laboratory test/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status and other authorized purposes.
- Performs preventative maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments together with the maintenance of appropriate records.
- Calibrates, standardizes, and maintains instruments.
- Reviews daily Quality Control data, resolving most issues and elevating those that cannot be resolved.
- Performs quality control testing, proficiency testing, verification and correlation studies, and equipment maintenance.
- May be required to work evening/night shift, weekends, and holidays.
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
U.S Citizenship required
Experience:
- Preferred one year general laboratory experience.
- This position requires a job-related certification. You must submit a copy of your certification with your application package
Certification:
- Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT), or other board or registry deemed comparable by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs or their designee as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is required.
- This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
