Clinical Lab Technician - Pathology & Lab Medicine

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

This VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System seeks a Medical Technician in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service to support the Laredo Outpatient Clinic, performing key duties in the clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology.

Candidates must meet basic requirements, have certification eligibility, and be US citizens with English proficiency. The full performance level is GS-06, with GS-05 to GS-06 range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MLT principles, practices and theories for sound independent work.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and QA procedures to manage reagents and supplies.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and apply complex written instructions.

Skills

MLT principles

Quality control

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Certification eligibility

Education requirements for certification

Job description

This VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System seeks a Medical Technician in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service to support the Laredo Outpatient Clinic, performing key duties in the clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology.

Candidates must meet basic requirements, have certification eligibility, and be US citizens with English proficiency. The full performance level is GS-06, with GS-05 to GS-06 range depending on experience.