Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

Summary Medical Technician in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) performs a variety of clinical chemistry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, hematology, coagulation, microbiology and immunohematology (blood banking) tests to provide accurate results to physicians that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States. Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Certification: 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 American Association of Bioanalysts (may qualify based on the Grandfathering Provision) Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS‑06 grade level, and a minimum of one year of experience equivalent to the GS‑07 grade level as a Lead Medical Laboratory Technician. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) include: knowledge of techniques to instruct students and newly hired staff to properly perform tests and application of laboratory procedures; skill in conducting laboratory procurement procedures; ability to provide technical oversight to manage personnel and work assignments; ability to plan staff training; ability to create work schedules and assign tasks to ensure timely completion of duties; ability to maintain laboratory resources and address workflow needs; ability to provide guidance and support of the work unit in supervisory absence; ability to resolve simple complaints of employees and patients; ability to recommend approval and/or disapproval of leave requests; ability to train personnel (including students). Preferred Experience: Leadership and training of other staff members. Duties Perform 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 perform 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; recommend approval and/or disapproval of leave requests. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Job Information Full performance level of this vacancy: GS‑7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS‑7. Additional Details Work Schedule: 06:00 am‑2:30 pm. Telework: Not available; this is not a virtual position. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs