Medical Technician

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Major duties include but may not be limited to:

• Accession and receipt of laboratory specimens into the laboratory information computer system.
• Verification of correct specimen labeling processing and distribution.
• Blood collection by venipuncture; biologic specimen processing; instruct assist and answer questions relative to patient specimen collection.
• Collection of samples for reference testing entering orders for reference laboratory testing.
• Performance of point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing and urine dipstick testing.
• Collection of clerical functions such as answering the phone or communicating with nursing/providers with any testing questions/concerns; monitoring consumable inventory employee drug screens (including but not limited to: pre-employment courtesy and random drug screens).
• May be required to work at the main facility or travel via government vehicle to any of the affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOCs) (with additional courier duties)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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. Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations.
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) ASCP Board of Certification. OR ASCP Board of Registry.
  • American Medical Technologists. OR
  • American Association of Bioanalysts.
    • Exception. Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification may receive a temporary appointment up to the full performance level not to exceed two years as a graduate MLT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2) without the option to extend.
• English Language Proficiency. MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)

• Knowledge of MLT principles practices concepts and theories for sound independent work.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systems.
• Ability to maintain troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignments.
• Ability to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory results.
• Ability to apply complex written laboratory instructions.
• Ability to consult with other members of the health care team patients and external customers.