Medical Technologist
This position is for the Medical Technologist for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the VA Maryland Healthcare System in Baltimore, Maryland. The incumbent is responsible for performing procedures in the areas of Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Special Procedures, and Serology. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Determine proper collection and timely submission of specimens; Inoculate specimens onto appropriate culture media and incubates culture according to established protocol; Prepare and examine slides and stains for morphological identification of microorganisms; Perform identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing as necessary according to established protocol; Processes, concentrates, stains and examines specimens for the presence and identification of parasites; Perform and document Quality Control and Assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance; Analyze and interpret test and control data; Maintain laboratory equipment by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and perform appropriate corrective action; Report results to physicians expediently (e.g. Stat Gram stains, positive blood and body fluid smears and cultures); Perform quality control and patient testing in Serology using EIA and agglutination methodology; Perform HIV and Quantiferon TB testing; Perform Antinuclear Antibody testing by IFA; Perform PCR testing using Cepheid and Biofire platforms; Instruct medical laboratory technology students, medical students and resident physicians in principles and skills in Microbiology; Other duties as assigned. Preferred
Experience:
Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics Work Schedule:
Sunday thru Thursday 8:
00am-4:
30pm Tuesday thru Saturday 8:
30am - 5:
00pm Monday thru Friday 7:
00am - 3:
30p with Alternating Weekends Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and or Experience Combination:
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. ORA 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 Technician 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. ORA 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 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. Certification:
Candidates must have either (1) or (2) below:
(1) Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.(2) 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 7/24/2018 9:
55 EDT Page 3 of 5 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).English Language Proficiency:
MTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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).GS-9(a) 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. OR,(b) Education. Must have Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related field.(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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:
VA Handbook 5005/72, Part II, Appendix G2Physical Requirements:
The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, reaching, moderate lifting of instruments and materials up to 25 pounds, walking moderate distances, mental alertness, and ability to work under pressure due to meeting established timetables for documentation, equipment failures and resolutions. Some assignments require working at a computer workstation and keyboarding for moderate periods of time. Several hours at a time may be spent under stressful conditions due to the responsibilities and pressures that the position can encompass. Rotation of shifts imposes additional physical demands.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Determine proper collection and timely submission of specimens; Inoculate specimens onto appropriate culture media and incubates culture according to established protocol; Prepare and examine slides and stains for morphological identification of microorganisms; Perform identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing as necessary according to established protocol; Processes, concentrates, stains and examines specimens for the presence and identification of parasites; Perform and document Quality Control and Assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance; Analyze and interpret test and control data; Maintain laboratory equipment by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and perform appropriate corrective action; Report results to physicians expediently (e.g. Stat Gram stains, positive blood and body fluid smears and cultures); Perform quality control and patient testing in Serology using EIA and agglutination methodology; Perform HIV and Quantiferon TB testing; Perform Antinuclear Antibody testing by IFA; Perform PCR testing using Cepheid and Biofire platforms; Instruct medical laboratory technology students, medical students and resident physicians in principles and skills in Microbiology; Other duties as assigned. Preferred
Experience:
Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics Work Schedule:
Sunday thru Thursday 8:
00am-4:
30pm Tuesday thru Saturday 8:
30am - 5:
00pm Monday thru Friday 7:
00am - 3:
30p with Alternating Weekends Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and or Experience Combination:
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. ORA 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 Technician 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. ORA 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 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. Certification:
Candidates must have either (1) or (2) below:
(1) Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT.(2) 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 7/24/2018 9:
55 EDT Page 3 of 5 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).English Language Proficiency:
MTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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).GS-9(a) 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. OR,(b) Education. Must have Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related field.(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
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:
VA Handbook 5005/72, Part II, Appendix G2Physical Requirements:
The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, reaching, moderate lifting of instruments and materials up to 25 pounds, walking moderate distances, mental alertness, and ability to work under pressure due to meeting established timetables for documentation, equipment failures and resolutions. Some assignments require working at a computer workstation and keyboarding for moderate periods of time. Several hours at a time may be spent under stressful conditions due to the responsibilities and pressures that the position can encompass. Rotation of shifts imposes additional physical demands.
- Department:
0644 Clinical Laboratory Science - Salary Range:
$68,464 to $89,005 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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