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Medical Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 17 days ago
About the Role
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) perform clinical laboratory tasks such as CLIA-waived testing, specimen collection, specimen processing, urinalysis dipstick testing, basic hematology and chemistry preparation steps, phlebotomy, and general laboratory support activities.
What You'll Do
- →The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs the full range of clinical laboratory duties independently, requiring sound judgment, technical skill, and a thorough understanding of laboratory principles.
- →The incumbent performs moderate and high-complexity testing across multiple sections of the laboratory, including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology support tasks, immunohematology support tasks, specimen processing, and phlebotomy.
- →The ML T evaluates specimen suitability, selects and performs appropriate test procedures, monitors instrument function, performs quality control, validates results, and communicates findings requiring prompt clinical attention.
- →The incumbent identifies routine instrument malfunctions and resolves them using established troubleshooting protocols or escalates to senior staff when needed.
- →Duties outlined above are at the full performance level GS-06-Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 11:00pm-with one rotating weekend per month.
- →Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
- →Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
- →Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- →Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
- →Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:56407-F, 56408-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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