Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Lead Medical Technologist
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The incumbent serves as a Lead Technologist in the Chemistry Lab section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service in the VA Maryland Health Care System. The Lead Technologist will work in collaboration with team members and supervisory staff and will be responsible for all aspects of operation in his/her lab section. This will include but is not limited to preparation and maintenance of records and reports, analysis of testing.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.English Proficiency:
You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).Education and/or Experience Combination:
Education: 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.Certification: Candidates must have either (1) or (2) below: Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:GS-11 Experience (above the full-performance level) or Education Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the full performance level (GS-9), which is directly related to the position to be filled.Education: Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related field.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)s:Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice.Knowledge of regulatory, licensing and accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations in order to plan, implement or monitor laboratory programs and services.Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section.Skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation.Ability to provide technical oversight in order to manage personnel and work assignments in a manner that assures completion of the laboratory workload.Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 20 lbs., straight pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing for up to 4 hours, kneeling, repeated bending, use of both legs. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shade of colors, hearing (aids permitted), clear, high cognitive function and emotional stability and ability to read ordinary type without strain.Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pmRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.Contact:
VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
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Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.English Proficiency:
You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).Education and/or Experience Combination:
Education: 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.Certification: Candidates must have either (1) or (2) below: Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:GS-11 Experience (above the full-performance level) or Education Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the full performance level (GS-9), which is directly related to the position to be filled.Education: Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related field.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)s:Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice.Knowledge of regulatory, licensing and accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations in order to plan, implement or monitor laboratory programs and services.Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section.Skill to maintain, troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation.Ability to provide technical oversight in order to manage personnel and work assignments in a manner that assures completion of the laboratory workload.Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 20 lbs., straight pulling, pushing, reaching above the shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing for up to 4 hours, kneeling, repeated bending, use of both legs. Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shade of colors, hearing (aids permitted), clear, high cognitive function and emotional stability and ability to read ordinary type without strain.Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pmRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.Contact:
VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
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