Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: April 11, 2021
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Job Description:
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: Medical Technologists must be proficient in spoken and
written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a Certification: Candidates must
have either (1) or (2) below or meet the exception listed in (3):
Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as
a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT, OR; For
positions up to the full performance level, candidates must
currently possess the categorical or specialist technologist level
certification from the certification agencies listed above, such
as, but not limited to, chemistry (C/SC), hematology (H/SH),
microbiology (M/SM), molecular biology (MB/SMB) and blood bank
(BB/SBB). Technologists with categorical or specialist
certifications may only perform duties within the area of the
laboratory specific to their categorical certification (e. g., an
individual with a chemistry (C) certification can only perform
duties in chemistry). Exception: Non-certified applicants who
otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification may
be given a temporary appointment up to the full performance level
not to exceed one year as a graduate medical technologist under the
authority of 38 U.S.C. -- 7405(c)(2)(B). This appointment may not
be extended. For grade levels above the full performance level, the
candidate must be certified in accordance with paragraph 2d(1)
above. Education/Experience: Candidates can the meet
experience/education requirement by the following ways: 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. Clinical practice programs
completed after 1974 must have been accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS),
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP, formerly CAHEA), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health
Education Schools (ABHES). The professional curriculum may have
consisted of a post-baccalaureate certificate program or be
integrated into a four-year program of study that culminated in a
baccalaureate degree, OR: A bachelor's degree from an accredited
college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological
science (with one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours of
chemistry (with one course in organic or biochemistry) and one
course in mathematics AND two years of post-certification clinical
laboratory experience (e.g., blood banking, chemistry, hematology,
microbiology, immunology, clinical microscopy, etc.) within the
last ten years as a certified Medical Laboratory Technologist by
the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
(ASCP-BOC), American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of
Registry (ASCP-BOR) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). This
experience must include performing moderate and/or high complexity
testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology
immunology and clinical microscopy (or categorical experience which
matches categorical certification) in a clinical laboratory, OR: A
bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including
16 semester hours of biological with one course in microbiology),
16 semester hours of chemistry (with one course in organic or
biochemistry) and one course in mathematics. AND five years of
clinical laboratory experience within the last ten years performing
moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking,
chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical
microscopy (or categorical experience which matches categorical
certification) in a clinical laboratory. May qualify based on being
covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA
Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to
current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the
criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-07Experience/Education: None
beyond the basic requirements. GS-09:Experience: Must have 1 year
of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level,
which is directly related to the position to be filled.OREducation:
Must have Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively
higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly
related field. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In
addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must
demonstrate the following KSAs:(Examples of qualifying specialized
experience must be clearly detailed on your resume to be found
qualified).1. Comprehensive knowledge of professional MT
principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound
independent work.2. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality
control and assurance procedures and principles of performance
improvement in order to manage reagent and supply inventories and
document control systems.3. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and
ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation.4.
Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member
and effectively complete assignments.5. Ability to use independent
technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.6.
Ability to read, interpret and apply complex written
instructions.7. Skilled in informatics, laboratory data flow and
the understanding of laboratory processes.8. Ability to
communicate, consult and interact with other members of the
healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient
education. References: Medical Technologist Qualification Standard,
VA Handbook 5005/72, Part II, Appendix G24. The full performance
level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an
applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7
to GS-9. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and
recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending
over microscopes, reaching for supplies or materials, lifting
moderately heavy items such as reagent packs and adequate dexterity
to perform intricate procurement of specimens or analysis
procedures.
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