Medical Laboratory Technician

Full Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician position located at the Greenville HCC performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory results.

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.

(1) 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. ii ASCP, Board of Registry. (b) American Medical Technologists.

OR (c) American Association of Bioanalysts Grade Determination - GS-6: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level and demonstrate the KSAs below: Knowledge of MLT principles, practices, concepts and theories for sound independent work.

Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systems.

Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation. Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignments.

Ability to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory results. Ability to apply complex written laboratory instructions.

Ability to consult with other members of the health care team, patients and external customers.

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

Performs the full range of duties in the laboratory, from sample collection to evaluating and communicating test result Performs day-to-day operations in the laboratory with minimal technical supervision while ensuring testing accuracy and quality of proper patient care Performs processing techniques such as centrifugation, aliquoting, storage and packaging (considering stability factors), and accurately label and sort patient specimens Communicates results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with supervisors, pathologists and other medical professionals as needed 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 and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement with immediate or general supervision Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace with immediate or general supervision.

Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students, and other laboratory's in-service/continuing education program Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized