The Medical Technologist has professional oversight responsibilities and takes responsibility to provide professional and technical advice. The work performed is in a variety of laboratory disciplines ,such as chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, serology, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and immunohematology (blood bank). 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 - Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education -(1) 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, (2) 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 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. OR, (3) 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 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational and/or experience requirements if the degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the NAACLS or clinical laboratory experience as described in paragraph 2b(2) or (3) above. This finding may be based on either of the following: (1) A letter from a college or university with a baccalaureate program recognized by the NAACLS stating that the individual's foreign degree has been evaluated and been found to be equivalent to its bachelor of medical technology degree. (2)A letter from ASCP-BOC or AMT stating that the individual is eligible for the certification examination Certification:(1) Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT. 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: Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9), which is directly related to the position to be filled. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of concepts, principles and methodology of the field to perform advanced techniques. 2. Ability to modify or adapt established methods, procedures or techniques to resolve difficult or complex problems. 3. Knowledge of the application of laboratory regulatory requirements. 4. Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training References: VA Handbook 5005/72 Part II Appendix G24The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-10. Physical Requirements: Must meet physical requirements in VA Directive and Handbook 5019 ["Duties include but are not limited to the following: * Monitors quality control systems and measures;\n* Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients;\n* Provides education for laboratory and other healthcare professionals, and others in the medical center setting including the public.\n* Carries out all responsibilities of the GS-10;\n* Has professional oversight responsibilities\n* Is responsible for a specific large scale automated instrument system\n* Is responsible for specific area of laboratory functions, such as employee competency records, inventory management, quality control review, new method development, or employee student training.\n* In conjunction with supervisor, provides oversight of the section assignment.\n* Receives training for a complex analytical instrument or procedures and is responsible for training other employees in its operation.\n* Is consulted as the shift expert for troubleshooting problems and coordinates shift competency checks.\n* Evaluates quality control protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results.\n* Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems or is responsible for the implementation and oversight of a test system on an off shift.\n* Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.\n* Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements.\n* Performs all of the elements for quality improvement assessment such as data collection and evaluation, graphical and verbal presentation, and\nrecommendation for actions/solutions.\n* Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.\n* Provides advisory services to technicians, technologists, and other specialists relative to higher knowledge acquired thru continuing education and work Work Schedule: 12:00am - 8:30am\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidate.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]