Medical Laboratory Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Medical Laboratory Technician position is assigned to P&LMS and performs waived, moderate, and complex tests on biological specimens across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate their experience in the application package, with attention to KSA responses. English proficiency and certification eligibility are required, with grandfathering options for current VA employees.

Formación

• Knowledge of MLT principles and QA/QC in laboratory settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to work as a team in a clinical lab and interpret results.

Responsabilidades

• Perform waived, moderate, and complex tests across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy.
• Maintain quality control and document control systems for reagents and supplies.
• Communicate results and consult with health care team members and external customers.

Conocimientos

MLT principles

Instrument troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Technical judgment

Educación

Certification eligibility

Education requirements for certification

Descripción del empleo

The Medical Laboratory Technician position is assigned to P&LMS. This position performs a variety of waived, moderate, and complex tests on biological specimens. The MLT serves as a generalist in the laboratory with responsibility for performing testing in areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy.

All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification. All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) on a separate document.

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.
  • (a) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) i ASCP, Board of Certification. OR ii ASCP, Board of Registry.
  • (b) American Medical Technologists. OR
  • (c) American Association of Bioanalysts.
• English Language Proficiency. MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

GS-05: Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-06: Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of MLT principles, practices, concepts and theories for sound independent work.
2. Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systems.
3. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
4. Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignments.
5. Ability to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory results.
6. Ability to apply complex written laboratory instructions.
7. Ability to consult with other members of the health care team, patients and external customers.

Preferred Experience: 1-year as an MLT

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-6.

Physical Requirements:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.