The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
This announcement is being re-advertised to solicit additional applicants. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
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 Delegated Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number insert DE VA number> for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
This position is located in the Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing/Sendouts section of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Laboratory Department. Incumbent reports to the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
See http://www.ihs.gov/jobsatihs/ for more details.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service. Phoenix, AZ United States 3 vacancies
POSITION DETAILS: Three (3) permanent full-time Medical Technician positions in the Laboratory Department at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
Salary range:
GS-06: $36.059.00 - $46,872.00 Annually
GS-07: $40,071.00 - $52,092.00 Annually
Promotion potential: Yes, non-competitively to the GS-7 level.
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, must submit a completed Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment form (see required documents in the How To Apply section)
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
Rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes
TRAVEL REQUIRED