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Summary

Medical Technician in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) perform a variety of clinical chemistry - urinalysis - phlebotomy - hematology - coagulation - microbiology and immunohematology (blood banking) tests to provide accurate results to physicians that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.)
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Certification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations:(a) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP): ASCP - Board of Certification - OR ASCP - Board of Registry
• (b) American Medical Technologists
• OR - (c) American Association of Bioanalysts May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - GS-07 Experience
• In addition to meeting the basic requirements - one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i Knowledge of techniques to instruct students and newly hired staff to properly perform tests and application of laboratory procedures
• ii Skill in conducting laboratory procurement procedures to maintain appropriate levels of reagent and supply inventories
• iii Ability to provide technical oversight to manage personnel and work assignments in a manner that assures completion of the laboratory workload
• iv Ability to plan staff training to address needs
• Preferred Experience: Experience in leadership and training other staff members
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-7. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health.

Duties

• The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs testing in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing - phlebotomy - hematology - immunohematology - clinical chemistry - immunology - toxicology - urinalysis - referral laboratory - microbiology and specimen processing
• Lead MLT's independently perform duties of significant scope and complexity and assist with technician oversight
• Lead MLTs lead three or more lab support positions - provide direction to the daily operations and assume responsibility for integrating and monitoring standard laboratory protocols to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the unit
• Lead MLTs must do a combination of at least three of the following duties: prepare work schedules and assign tasks to ensure timely completion of duties
• ensure laboratory resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs
• provide guidance and support of the work unit in supervisory absence
• train personnel (including students) in methods - procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area
• provide input to supervisor on performance and training needs of employees
• adjust work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities
• resolve simple - informal complaints of employees and patients - refer more difficult problems to the supervisor
• and recommend approval and/or disapproval of leave requests
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor Work Schedule: 06:00 am-2:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 662-0999F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized