- Citizenship - You must be a citizen of the United States
- English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C
- 7402(d), and 7407(d)
- Education and/or Experience Combination - You must possess 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 You must possess 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 have 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 You must possess 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 have 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
- {For positions up to the GS-9} Certification* - You must possess either (1) or (2) below: (1) Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT
- (2) For positions up to the full performance level, candidates must currently possess the categorical or specialist technologist level certification from the certification agencies listed above, such as, but not limited to, chemistry (C/SC), hematology (H/SH), microbiology (M/SM), molecular biology (MB/SMB) and blood bank (BB/SBB)
- Technologists with categorical or specialist certifications may only perform duties within the area of the laboratory specific to their categorical certification (e
- g., an individual with a chemistry (C) certification can only perform duties in chemistry)
- *Exception - For assignments up to the GS-9 level, non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification may be given a temporary appointment up to the full performance level not to exceed one year as a graduate medical technologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C
- § 7405(c)(2)(B)
- This appointment may not be extended
- Candidates currently completing their education and clinical practice program may be considered for employment but cannot be appointed to a temporary appointment until completing the minimum education and clinical practice program
- {For positions above the full performance level} Certification - You must possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT
- Medical Technologist Quals GS-0644-7/9 GS-07 Medical Technologist (Entry Level Developmental) - No additional requirements beyond the basic requirements
- GS-09 Medical Technologist (Full Performance Level) - Experience/
- In addition to the experience or education above, your experience or education must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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
- Ability to communicate, consult and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education
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Description
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.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications Medical Technologist Basic Requirements:
Education Requirement:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-09 you must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) OR you must have a master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related field
Duties "Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career- Medical Technologist:
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, is recruiting for a Medical Technologist (Generalist) on third shift, midnight - 8:00 am. A medical technologist at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. The work performed is in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as bacteriology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), serology and urinalysis. The incumbent will monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; and provide education for laboratory and other healthcare professionals, and others in the medical center setting including the public. Some duties include, but are not limited to; Pre-analytical evaluation of samples Determines the suitability of samples for the appropriate test. Checks and properly document for hemolysis, icteric, or lipemic samples when applicable. Determines if the sample is QNS, and determine whether the sample meets the time, temperature, or other requirements for testing. Checks for proper labeling requirements on the original sample and on sample aliquots or dilutions made from the original sample. Distributes samples to the appropriate area for testing. Follows proper procedures for preparing samples, where appropriate, that are sent for outside testing. Testing Maintains an adequate supply inventory necessary for performance of duties in their assigned unit. Ensures that proper reagents are used for the appropriate testing and will properly label all reagents, controls, and calibrators. Maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs analytical instruments used for testing, including basic interface issues. Know calibrations and standards, the Analytical Measured Range (AMR), and the Clinically Reportable Range (CRR). Performs testing using standard operating procedures and complete the testing within an established time frame. Interprets results before they are reported and correlate them with the patient's condition. Evaluates results for compliance and acceptability within established ranges. Reports all critical results in a timely manner to the appropriate provider and provide proper documentation. Knows procedures for proper disposal of samples and reagents. Other Duties Compliant with all accreditation agencies in their department (CAP, FDA, AABB, JC, and IG). Keeps current in all mandatory education requirements. Will be required to act as a certified drug screen collector. Phlebotomy May perform difficult and complex sample collection for a full range of tests, where some aspects are not covered in detail in instructions or guidelines.
Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday - Friday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am with rotating weekends and holidays. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, 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 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 $ 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 #:
91511-O; 92707-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required"
