Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician - Afternoon Shift

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durham VA Medical Center seeks a full-time Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician for the afternoon shift. Responsibilities include performing advanced laboratory tests, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires certification and experience in medical laboratory technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal retirement benefits

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Candidates must meet educational requirements for certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic tests and operate laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate with clinical departments and ensure quality control.
• Assist in training staff and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of medical laboratory technology

Skill in applying scientific developments

Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment

Knowledge of laboratory IT systems

Ability to convey safety regulations

Education

Certification as an MLT

Job description

The Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC is recruiting for a full-time Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician - Afternoon Shift. They are responsible for performing difficult specialized tasks in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), parasitology, serology, urinalysis, and ancillary testing.

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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education: Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification.
• Certification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification or Registry, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts.
• Experience: Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-07 level, with at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-06 and demonstrating the KSAs listed below.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology of medical laboratory technology, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, and medicolegal requirements to perform complex diagnostic tests.
• Skill in applying new scientific/technical developments and theories to laboratory testing.
• Ability to work independently on complex laboratory processes and troubleshoot advanced laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory IT systems, including troubleshooting and interface requirements.
• Ability to convey safety regulations and guidelines, and to conduct continuing education and employee orientation.
• Ability to plan and administer ongoing continuing education programs.
• Ability to assist with quality management activities, including monitoring, evaluation, and communication of quality results.

Assignments

MLTs at this level have higher responsibility for technical oversight, performing difficult tasks such as advanced blood banking, microbiology, molecular testing, and high complexity testing. They operate laboratory functions independently at remote sites, troubleshoot instruments, and resolve problems.

Preferred Experience

1 year in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Phlebotomy.

Physical Requirements

This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, manual dexterity, and physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Exposure to infected materials and the need for protective clothing are possible. The incumbent must work effectively under stress and adapt to shifting priorities.

Work Schedule and Benefits

Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays. No flexible scheduling or telework. Competitive salary, paid time off, parental leave, child care subsidy, federal retirement and insurance benefits, and other perks are included.

Duties

Perform a full range of laboratory duties from sample collection to evaluating high complexity test results, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, analyzing findings, and communicating results. Coordinate with clinical departments, perform phlebotomy, and ensure quality control and safety standards are met. Assist in training staff and students, and participate in quality improvement activities.