Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - Dallas

Summary · The Lead Medical Laboratory Technician performs the full range of higher-level laboratory duties and procedures ranging from routine to complex; and provides technical support to the laboratory section staff - entire facility - and clients from other agencies. · Acts as ...

Job description

Summary

The Lead Medical Laboratory Technician performs the full range of higher-level laboratory duties and procedures ranging from routine to complex; and provides technical support to the laboratory section staff - entire facility - and clients from other agencies.

Acts as a liaison to other sections of the laboratory and the medical center.

The location of the position is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service - VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) - Dallas - Bonham - and Fort Worth - Texas.

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
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
Foreign Education
Graduates of foreign MLT programs are considered to meet the basic education requirements if they have a current certification

Grade Determinations:
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - GS-07 (a) Experience
In addition to meeting the basic requirements - one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of techniques to instruct students and newly hired staff to properly perform tests and application of laboratory procedures
Skill in conducting laboratory procurement procedures to maintain appropriate levels of reagent and supply inventories
Ability to provide technical oversight to manage personnel and work assignments in a manner that assures completion of the laboratory workload
Ability to plan staff training to address needs
(c) Assignments
For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
Lead MLTs independently perform duties of significant scope and complexity and assist with technician oversight
Lead MLTs lead three or more lab support positions - provide direction to the daily operations and assume responsibility for integrating and monitoring standard laboratory protocols to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the unit
Lead MLTs must do a combination of at least three of the following duties: prepare work schedules and assign tasks to ensure timely completion of duties
ensure laboratory resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs
provide guidance and support of the work unit in supervisory absence
train personnel (including students) in methods - procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area
provide input to supervisor on performance and training needs of employees
adjust work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities
resolve simple - informal complaints of employees and patients - refer more difficult problems to the supervisor
and recommend approval and/or disapproval of leave requests

Preferred Experience:
One year credible experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician at the GS-06 level or higher Training past entry level Associates Degree 4 years experience processing laboratory specimens including clinical - surgical and anatomic specimens 4 years of experience processing - shipping - and resulting reference lab specimens Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
The full performance level of this vacancy is 06
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the GS-07

Physical Requirements:
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds - Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (1 -2 hours)
Standing (1 hours)
Depth perception
Ability to distinguish colors
Hearing (aid permitted)

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: A Lead Medical Laboratory Technician has specialized training and experience
The Lead MLT independently perform duties of significant scope and complexity and assist with technician oversight
Individual provides direction to the daily operations and assume responsibility for integrating and monitoring standard laboratory protocols to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the section
Incumbent performs the below duties at least 25 percent of the time

• Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks priorities goals and achievements are coordinated with management
• Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty including assignment of work responsibilities workload management and completion of assignments for staff
• Prepares and maintains records and reports training and compliance
• Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty
• Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult complex unique and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge
• Identifies defines and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists
• Maintains process control through a multifaceted quality assurance program
• Prepares and presents workrelated information to the supervisor and upper management.
• Performs quality assurance monitors and research data in the appropriate laboratory specialty area
• Modifies or writes technical procedures providing technical instruction ensuring that policies procedures and regulatory requirements are followed

Evaluates the competency of assigned staff including identification or continuing education and training needs

• Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation

Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation

• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP
• TJC
• OSHA and the National Enforcement Office

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday - 6:00am to 5:00pm - Rotating weekends and Holidays
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):

Not Authorized Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 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 $ 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.

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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 #: 55082-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized