What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician (Phlebotomist) position at Indian Health Service?
Summary
This position serves as a Phlebotomist with the Laboratory Department located at the Clinton Indian Health Center in Clinton, OK. The primary purpose of this position is to perform all aspects of phlebotomy to obtain blood samples and assist in preparation of patient specimens for shipment. This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor of the Clinton Clinic.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Duties
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Conditions of employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Requirements
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation Requirement
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)
Individual Occupational Requirement - Medical Technician Series, GS-0645
For positions at GS-04 and above, qualifying specialized experience includes: (a) technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic, and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, such as biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques of the position to be filled.
Minimum Qualifications, Gs-04
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Experience: Your resume must demonstrate 6 months of general experience that provided familiarity with the subject matter of the position AND 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include performing clerical duties such as patient check-in, answering phones, faxing, and troubleshooting problem orders; verifying patient identity and properly labeling collection vials; sanitizing equipment prior to blood collection; explaining venipuncture/capillary draw procedures to patients; and drawing blood by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture.
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Education: Successful completion of one of the following:
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of qualifying education and experience that, when combined, meets 100 percent of the GS-04 qualification requirement. Education used to meet the specialized experience portion must include coursework directly related to the position. (Must provide transcripts.)
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education may be used to qualify for this position as described in the Minimum Qualifications section above. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
Financial Suitability Requirement
This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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This position serves as a Phlebotomist with the Laboratory Department located at the Clinton Indian Health Center in Clinton, OK. The primary purpose of this position is to perform all aspects of phlebotomy to obtain blood samples and assist in preparation of patient specimens for shipment. This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor of the Clinton Clinic.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Duties
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- Perform clinical laboratory/examinations per request by medical staff for diagnostic purposes.
- Set up instruments and equipment to assure adequate temperature, humidity, volume, etc.
- Perform specimen collection using techniques such as venipuncture and/or capillary puncture on all age groups.
- Instruct clinical personnel in preservation and transport of specimens.
- Perform clerical duties such as faxing, patient check-in, answering phones, and troubleshooting orders.
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Conditions of employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Requirements
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation Requirement
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)
Individual Occupational Requirement - Medical Technician Series, GS-0645
For positions at GS-04 and above, qualifying specialized experience includes: (a) technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic, and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings; or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, such as biological laboratory technician work, that required application of the methods and techniques of the position to be filled.
Minimum Qualifications, Gs-04
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Experience: Your resume must demonstrate 6 months of general experience that provided familiarity with the subject matter of the position AND 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include performing clerical duties such as patient check-in, answering phones, faxing, and troubleshooting problem orders; verifying patient identity and properly labeling collection vials; sanitizing equipment prior to blood collection; explaining venipuncture/capillary draw procedures to patients; and drawing blood by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture.
OR
Education: Successful completion of one of the following:
- An associate-degree course of study in which the second year included successful completion of a training course of approximately one year's duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; OR
- One year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or biological sciences, plus successful completion of a full-time training course of approximately one year's duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, and microbiology (including serology), as well as supervised laboratory practice related to the diagnostic process and treatment of patients; OR
- Two years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science coursework directly related to the specialization of the position.
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of qualifying education and experience that, when combined, meets 100 percent of the GS-04 qualification requirement. Education used to meet the specialized experience portion must include coursework directly related to the position. (Must provide transcripts.)
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Education may be used to qualify for this position as described in the Minimum Qualifications section above. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
- In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
- In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
- Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
- However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
- You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).
Financial Suitability Requirement
This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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