Medical Technician

What you would do

• Screen blood donors with medical histories, physical exams, and lab tests
• Review donor records to make sure documentation is complete and accurate
• Check and release blood components, including reviewing shipping documents
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Make sure staff have enough supplies for donor and patient procedures

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level or higher, which includes doing lab tests (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic, or blood banking) and using automated systems to keep data. Specialized experience means work that is closely related to the job's main tasks.

With education: One full year of graduate-level education in a field directly related to the job, such as Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology. You can also combine education and experience to reach 100%. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved private organization or given full credit by a U.S. accredited college.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Certification from ASCP, AMT, or another comparable board as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), and hours per week
• Copy of your MLT or comparable certification
• Transcripts if you qualify through education
• Cover letter (optional)
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• DD-214 or other proof if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Your application will be rated on how well your resume and questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If the agency finds you have overstated your experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must show hours worked per week for each job
• Upload your MLT or comparable certification copy, or your application will be rated ineligible
• Submit a transcript if you want education to count toward qualifications; the application closes 11:59 PM EST on 10/30/2026

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The job may require irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, varying schedules, and on-call work.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation and suitability or fitness determination
• Personnel Security Investigation required
• Sign consent for seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption
• Drug test before hire and random drug testing
• Pre-placement medical exam required
• Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact positions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
• 1-year probationary period
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential designation; must report during emergencies

Job details

Salary

$50,460 – $65,599 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-7 · General Schedule

Location

El Paso, Texas

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Technician (0645)

Announcement

HSJW-27-13097666-DHA