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Medical Laboratory Aid GS-3
Indian Health Service · Posted 39 days ago
About the Role
Serves as a Medical Laboratory Aid in the Medical Laboratory at Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM. Purpose of the position is to perform specific non-professional laboratory tasks in support of higher grade Medical Technicians and Technologists to meet the mission of the Clinical Laboratory. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Collect specimens using standard procedures, centrifuges specimens as instructed for serum/plasma preparation.
- →Log, label and prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring proper preservation such as refrigeration.
- →Files reports, retrieves archived specimens, and enters specimen data into Electronic Health Record.
- →Checks temperature logs and notifies senior staff of out-of-range readings.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 48ff219d-1543-49d8-9690-d451c9dbe3de
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