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    Medical Technologist - Atlanta, United States - Veterans Health Administration

    Veterans Health Administration
    Veterans Health Administration Atlanta, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Summary


    The Medical Technologist at this level functions with relative independence following established protocols and procedures in performing the full range of test and examinations in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Line under the direct supervision of the section supervisor.

    The incumbent may be assigned to a specific department or rotated through all sections of the service line as required; works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need.

    Qualifications


    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 and/or Experience Combination:
    A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science (e.g., laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, etc.) AND completion of a medical technology clinical practice program


    • Clinical practice programs completed after 1974 must have been accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, formerly CAHEA), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
    • The professional curriculum may have consisted of a post-baccalaureate certificate program or be integrated into a four­ year program of study that culminated in a baccalaureate degree
    • OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological science (with one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours of chemistry (with one course in organic or biochemistry) and one course in mathematics, AND two years of post-certification clinical laboratory experience (e.g., blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical microscopy, etc.) within the last ten years as a certified Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
    • This experience must include performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology immunology and clinical microscopy (or categorical experience which matches categorical certification) in a clinical laboratory
    • OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological science (with one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours of chemistry (with one course in organic or biochemistry) and one course in mathematics, AND five years of clinical laboratory experience within the last ten years performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (or categorical experience which matches categorical certification) in a clinical laboratory
    • Foreign Graduates
    • Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational and/or experience requirements if the degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the NAACLS or clinical laboratory experience as described in paragraph 2b(2) or (3) above
    • This finding may be based on either of the following: A letter from a college or university with a baccalaureate program recognized by the NAACLS stating that the individual's foreign degree has been evaluated and been found to be equivalent to its bachelor of medical technology degree
    • A letter from ASCP-BOC or AMT stating that the individual is eligible for the certification examination
    • Certification
    • Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT

    Grade Determinations:
    GS-09 (Full Performance Level)

    Experience:
    Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, which is directly related to the position to be filled

    OR Education:
    Must have Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related field


    • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Comprehensive knowledge of professional MT principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work
    • Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement in order to manage reagent and supply inventories and document control systems
    • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation
    • Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments
    • Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
    • Ability to read, interpret and apply complex written instructions
    • Skilled in informatics, laboratory data flow and the understanding of laboratory processes

    References:
    VA Handbook 5005/72 Part II Appendix G24The full performance level is GS-09

    Physical Requirements:

    Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (2 hours), Standing (2 hours), Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Both eyes required, Specific visual requirement (specify): One eye only, far vision corrected.

    Duties

    "Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures.
    Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument functions, checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities.

    Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, and identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.

    Maintains records of tests and examinations and results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care.
    Monitors and evaluates quality control data reporting outliers to the Lead Medical Technologist or supervisor.
    Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor.
    Assists in instructing students and laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic tests and examinations.
    Accessions and collects patient samples for testing Calls and documents critical results to providers Follows up and ensure reflex testing is done when necessary Documents errors and participates in the laboratory continuous improvement process Provides assigned section coverage until the next Technologist arrives to take over the department coverage Performs other duties as assigned

    Work Schedule:
    with Rotating Weekends and Holidays Compressed/Flexible:

    Not Available Telework:

    Not Available Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 52912F Relocation/

    Recruitment Incentives:
    Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):

    Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
    Not required"
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