Job opening: Medical Technologist
Salary: $80 720 - 104 934 per year
Published at: Oct 01 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Medical Technologist performs is in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department of the Wilmington VA Medical Center.
Duties
This is considered the full performance level for nonsupervisory positions. A Medical Technologist at this level carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. 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 and responsibilities include:
Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation
Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols
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
Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace
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 the validity of test data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures
Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results
Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results
Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory information system (LIS) and for editing and verification of the results recorded into the LIS
Recognizes critical tests and critical values that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly
Fully documents communication of critical tests and critical results in the LIS
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
Performs other duties as needed
Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:30pm - 6:30am
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment Incentive Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Authorized. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Drug Testing: Required
Qualifications
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:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Language: Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Education and Experience Combination: You must meet one of the combinations listed below to be qualified for this position:
(1) A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the Education at the time the degree was obtained.. OR,
(2) A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR,
(3) A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in 1 or 2 above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable.
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:
Specialized Experience GS-09: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-07, 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.
Preferred Experience: ASCP Certified
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED OR YOU WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate at GS-09 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
Ability to communicate, consult and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education
KSAs Must be Demonstrated in Your Resume
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/72 PART II APPENDIX G24
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Education
IMPORTANT: A copy of your transcripts must be included with your application. You must provide transcripts that clearly list your major and graduation/conferred date; otherwise, you may be removed from consideration.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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.
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.
Contacts
- Address Wilmington VA Medical Center
1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19805
US
- Name: Amanda Griffin-Fikes
- Phone: 614-999-2509
- Email: [email protected]
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