Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Lead Medical Technologist Microbiology
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Location:
Columbia, South CarolinaInternal Number:
766027600Posted:
14-Aug-24Salary:
OpenThe position is that of a Lead Medical Technologist for the Microbiology Section within Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service for the Columbia VA Healthcare System. The incumbent facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management. Incumbent is responsible for all technical aspects of operation in the Microbiology Section.Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position as a GS-0644 Medical Technologist (Lead Medical Technologist), you must meet the following:Citizen of the United States; non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.Education and Experience: Your education and experience must include: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.The completion of a medical technology clinical practice program accredited by recognized agencies.Certification: Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.Responsibilities
Duties include:Implementing and coordinating a quality assurance program for the Microbiology Section.Assuring compliance with quality control and proficiency testing programs.Maintaining adequate equipment and reagents for daily testing.Assisting with the choice of appropriate test methods and instrumentation.Monitoring moderately and highly complex test performance.Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of the Microbiology equipment.Maintaining an adequate inventory of consumables.Assisting with documentation of adequate training and competency of personnel.Serving as clinical instructor for medical technology students.Work Schedule
Monday to Friday; 08:00 am - 4:30 pm; with rotating weekends and holidays; subject to change to meet the needs of the agency.Telework:
Not AvailableVirtual:
This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Columbia, South CarolinaInternal Number:
766027600Posted:
14-Aug-24Salary:
OpenThe position is that of a Lead Medical Technologist for the Microbiology Section within Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service for the Columbia VA Healthcare System. The incumbent facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management. Incumbent is responsible for all technical aspects of operation in the Microbiology Section.Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position as a GS-0644 Medical Technologist (Lead Medical Technologist), you must meet the following:Citizen of the United States; non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.Education and Experience: Your education and experience must include: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.The completion of a medical technology clinical practice program accredited by recognized agencies.Certification: Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.Responsibilities
Duties include:Implementing and coordinating a quality assurance program for the Microbiology Section.Assuring compliance with quality control and proficiency testing programs.Maintaining adequate equipment and reagents for daily testing.Assisting with the choice of appropriate test methods and instrumentation.Monitoring moderately and highly complex test performance.Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of the Microbiology equipment.Maintaining an adequate inventory of consumables.Assisting with documentation of adequate training and competency of personnel.Serving as clinical instructor for medical technology students.Work Schedule
Monday to Friday; 08:00 am - 4:30 pm; with rotating weekends and holidays; subject to change to meet the needs of the agency.Telework:
Not AvailableVirtual:
This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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