Medical Laboratory Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Aspinwall (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration within the Core Laboratory and Phlebotomy Sections of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to accession samples, enter test requests into the LIS, and ensure proper specimen collection and labeling.

The role includes processing samples, transcription of reports from reference laboratories, and maintaining supplies under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accessions samples and enters testing requests into the laboratory information system by automated and manual methods.
• Ensures correct specimen collection, labeling, anticoagulants, temperature control, and specimen integrity.
• Transcribes laboratory reports from reference labs into the LIS.
• Maintains inventory and supplies for specimen collection and related materials.
• Supervisory guidance provided by Supervisory Medical Technologist; works independently within policies.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is in the Core Laboratory and Phlebotomy Sections of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program, reporting to the Supervisory Medical Technologist.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but may not be limited to: FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE The medical laboratory technician accessions samples and receives requests for testing into the laboratory computer information system by automated and manual methods. The medical laboratory technician places orders into the laboratory information system for samples which arrive on manual requisitions ensuring the correct test is ordered.

The medical laboratory technician ensures that samples are collected correctly in the correct tubes with the correct anticoagulants, labeled correctly, at the correct temperature, and specimen integrity is maintained. The medical laboratory technician processes samples prior to testing by centrifuging, aliquoting, storing samples properly, separates and delivers samples to the correct section for testing.

The medical laboratory technician recognizes the specimen priority and alerts the testing section upon delivery. The medical laboratory technician instructs and provides guidance to patients, families, and other healthcare workers on how to collect and store specimens for multiple tests including but not limited to random urine tests, 24-hour urine tests, stool tests, respiratory tests, and cultures.

The medical laboratory technician receives these samples and ensures they are collected properly according to the instructions provided. The medical laboratory technician transcribes completed laboratory reports received from reference laboratories into the laboratory information computer system.

The medical laboratory technician is responsible for maintain inventory and supplies for sample collection including but not limited to specimen collection containers and supplies, aliquot containers, requisitions, special kits and tubes and computer supplies. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The work of the medical laboratory technician is under the supervisory control of the supervisory medical technologist.

The Supervisor assigns work and provides general assignments, deadlines and priorities, reviews work reports, and advises on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered. Medical laboratory technician independently plans and carries out procedures, handles routine problems, and corrects errors according to accepted laboratory policies.

Selects an analytical approach appropriate for each assay, the degree of quantification desired, carries out the successive steps, identifies problems, and determines corrective action in accordance with established policies. Makes independent decisions regarding special requests.

The Supervisor or Pathologist-On-Call will aid with situations not covered by written guidelines CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENT Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. AGE, DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.

Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide care needed as described in the services' policies and procedures. Takes into consideration age-related differences of the various veteran populations with this institution.

Demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care/support based upon age related factors. Ensures staff receives training in these categories. COMPUTER SECURITY REQUIREMENT Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA guidelines.

Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee signs.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 9:00am-5:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-0645-5-6 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $43982 – $63736/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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