Medical Laboratory Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garner VA in Garner, NC is recruiting for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician. You will perform and interpret laboratory tests across disciplines, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, quality control, phlebotomy, and collaboration with clinical teams. The position offers standard federal benefits and a daytime schedule.

Salary ranges from $52,693 to $68,502 per year, with eligibility for federal incentives as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MLT duties across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with departments for order entry, phlebotomy, and sample handling.
• Ensure quality control and document results.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Garner VA in Garner, NC is recruiting for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform, evaluate, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory results.

Key Responsibilities

Duties: Advanced MLTs at this level have a higher level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to independently carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty. Advanced MLTs are responsible for performing difficult specialized tasks in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology (blood bank), parasitology, serology, urinalysis, and ancillary testing.

The duties consist of advanced operation, training, and comprehensive troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and resolving and problems. Perform the full range of duties in the laboratory, from sample collection to evaluating and communicating test results. Performs processing techniques such as centrifugation, aliquoting, storage and packaging (considering stability factors), and accurately label and sort patient specimens.

Coordinates with other clinical departments to complete order entry and accessioning of test orders in the computer, correcting duplications and/or entry errors. Performs phlebotomy procedures using established venipuncture techniques and universal precautions. Operates and maintains instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely and accurate laboratory results when analyzing body fluids such as blood, urine, and tissue samples.

Performs and documents quality control activities and validates test results; conducts corrective actions when required and notifies immediate supervisor and/or the Laboratory Manager of testing issues, when appropriate. Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students, and other laboratory's in-service/continuing education program. The Advanced MLS is directly accountable to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

The supervisor outlines assignment parameters, deadlines, and priorities and provides advice on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered. The Advanced MLT plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices. The supervisor reviews the work reports for technical soundness and conformity to policy and established requirements.

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 $52693 - $68502/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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