Medical Technician

Full Job Description

This is a Medical Laboratory Technician position assigned to P&LMS at Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC at Columbus, Ohio.

The incumbent to this position performs a variety of waived, moderate, and complex tests on biological specimens with frequent or direct supervision.

They serve as a generalist in the laboratory with responsibility for performing testing in all areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology and Urinalysis.

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: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).

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) ASCP, Board of Certification. OR ASCP, Board of Registry. (b) American Medical Technologists. OR (c) American Association of Bioanalysts. Exception.

Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification may receive a temporary appointment up to the full performance level not to exceed two years as a graduate MLT under the authority of 38 U.S.C.

§ 7405(c)(2) without the option to extend. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment in paragraph 3, VA HR staff must use the following criteria to determine the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.

(1) Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-05. (a) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. None. (c) Assignment.

This is an entry-level developmental MLT position. MLTs will typically receive guidance from experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.

MLTs at this level perform testing in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, phlebotomy, hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, toxicology, urinalysis, referral laboratory, microbiology and specimen processing.

MLTs recognize data with life-threatening (critical) implications and understand the importance of immediately bringing the data to the attention of the patient's physician and/or nursing staff.

(2) Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-06. (a) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level.

(b) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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 References: VA Handbook 5005/158 Part II Appendix G69 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-05 to GS-06.

Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending over microscopes, reaching for supplies or materials, and lifting moderately heavy items such as centrifuges and record boxes (or occasionally lifting heavier items such as reagent packs).

The work may require specific physical characteristics and abilities such as dexterity (to perform intricate collection or analysis procedures) and the incumbent must have normal color vision.

Major Duties:

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Packages laboratory specimens for pick up and shipment to reference laboratories.

Performs and evaluates quality control and proficiency testing samples according to laboratory standard operating procedures and accrediting agency requirements.

Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled, on a variety of laboratory equipment, to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures Verifies accurate instrument functioning, troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, and takes appropriate action on any quality control shifts, trends or out of range results.

Enters data into the computerized patient medical record either manually or through instrument computer interfaces. Records laboratory data on charts, logs or computerized forms.

Verifies identity of patient and collects blood specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient using standard phlebotomy techniques.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 0800-1630 Saturday/ Sunday 0700-1730 rotating holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 92213-A