Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician: Microbiology & More

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician position at the Durham VA Health Care System involves performing complex tests across multiple laboratory disciplines including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, and related ancillary testing. Applicants must meet citizenship, educational, and certification requirements for MLT certification by ASCP, AMT, or AAB.

The role requires the ability to work independently on complex laboratory processes and to comply with applicable

Qualifications

• Citizenship: United States citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited as per VA policy.
• Education: candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification.
• Certification: candidates must hold one of the MLT certifications (ASCP Board of Certification or ASCP Board of Registry, or American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts).

Job description

The Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician position at the Durham VA Health Care System involves performing complex tests across multiple laboratory disciplines including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, and related ancillary testing. Applicants must meet citizenship, educational, and certification requirements for MLT certification by ASCP, AMT, or AAB.

The role requires the ability to work independently on complex laboratory processes and to comply with applicable