Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician

Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) serving in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) in the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. P&LMS offers comprehensive and complex laboratory services in an affiliated medical center/healthcare system. MLTs at this level have a higher level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to independently carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The core duties of this position include but are not limited to: Uses independent judgment to perform the full range of duties in the laboratory, from sample collection to evaluating and communicating test results. Performs difficult specialized tasks including, but not limited to, advanced blood banking, advanced microbiology, virology, molecular testing, high complexity testing, recording workload statistics, quality management projects and obtaining data for validation studies. May be assigned as key operator for specific instrumentation to include training of other staff and trainees. Carries out day-to-day operations related to laboratory information systems/computer use and system maintenance. Oversees safe handling of specimens, chemicals and equipment by staff and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Works on weekend, holiday, or irregular shifts to provide laboratory coverage for routine or emergency procedures as needed or directed by management. Plan and administer an ongoing continuing education program for laboratory staff or trainees to meet accreditation requirements. May be assigned as key operator for specific instrumentation to include training of other staff and trainees. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 3:30PM -11:30PM (Rotating weekends and /holidays) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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 (13-26 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 $416.66. 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71101-F QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. 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) i ASCP, Board of Certification. OR ii ASCP, Board of Registry. (b) American Medical Technologists. OR (c) Americ

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