Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

Job TitleMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Job DescriptionThe Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs testing in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, phlebotomy, hematology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, toxicology, urinalysis, referral laboratory, microbiology and specimen processing. Lead MLTs independently perform duties of significant scope and complexity and assist with technician oversight. Lead MLTs lead three or more lab support positions, provide direction to the daily operations and assume responsibility for integrating and monitoring standard laboratory protocols to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the unit.Lead MLTs must do a combination of at least three of the following duties: prepare work schedules and assign tasks to ensure timely completion of duties; ensure laboratory resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs; provide guidance and support of the work unit in supervisory absence; train personnel (including students) in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area; provide input to supervisor on performance and training needs of employees; adjust work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities; resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and patients, refer more difficult problems to the supervisor; and recommend approval and/or disapproval of leave requests. Other duties as assigned by the supervisorWork Schedule: 07:30 am-4:00 pm occasional weekends and holidays at Palo Alto Division.Location: Occasional assignments at other VA Palo Alto Health Care System locations: Palo Alto Division, Livermore Division, Fremont CBOC, Monterey CBOCTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.