Medical Laboratory Technician

Description:

The Medical Laboratory Technician position is located at the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs, located at 820 S Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612.

Requirements:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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 Language Proficiency. MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• 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. (COPY OF CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED) .
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
    • ASCP, Board of Certification OR,
    • ASCP, Board of Registry
  • American Medical Technologists OR,
  • American Association of Bioanalysts
• Certification 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. For grade levels above full performance level, the candidate must be certified in accordance with paragraph 4.c.(1) above.

Grade Determinations :

• Experience:
  • In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05), which is directly related to the position to be filled.
• Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • 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.

Preferred Experience: Generalist MLT with Phlebotomy Experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .

The full performance level of this vacancy is 06.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.