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    Medical Technologist - Minneapolis, United States - Veterans Health Administration

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    Summary

    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

    Duties

    The Medical Technologist (MT) carries out the day-to-day operations in the special diagnostics laboratory. This position will focus on MT duties in the flow cytometry, special hematology, immunology and bone marrow disciplines. This would include routine testing, quality control, routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. The MT develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met.

    Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Collects, evaluates suitability for testing, processes, and transports specimens. This includes receiving, delivering, and storing specimens for other sections.
  • Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the Medical Technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
  • Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
  • Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
  • Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement. - Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
  • Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
  • Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
  • Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
  • Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.
  • Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Safely operates equipment, properly handles chemicals and infectious material, identifies and reports hazardous situations and institutes corrective actions, if possible. Complies with all safety rules and regulations, uses personal protective equipment as required attends all relevant training sessions and drills, and performs other safety-related tasks.
  • Able to alternate between standing and sitting multiple times per day, requires other physical functions including ability to bend, squat, twist, turn, push, pull, reach, and lift items of up to 20 lbs. Also demonstrates full function and use of both hands including proven dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; Daytime hours
    Telework : Not Available
    Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
    Functional Statement # : 000000
    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
    EDRP Authorized: Contact
    Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
    Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required


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