This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. GS-9 only 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: MTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, VA Handbook 5005. Education and/or Experience Combination: (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 education: See information located in education section of announcement. Certification: Candidates must have either (1) or (2): (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 (GS-9), 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). 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. 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 7 (Entry Level) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. GS 9 (Full Performance Level) Experience. Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7 Entry Level), which is directly related to the position to be filled. OR, Education: Possess a Master's Degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related field. GS 9 (Full Performance Level) KSA In addition to the GS 9 Education and/or Experience requirements for this grade, candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Comprehensive knowledge of professional MT principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work. 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 Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member and effectively complete assignments. Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex written instructions. Skilled in informatics, laboratory data flow and the understanding of laboratory processes. 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 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 recurrent standing to perform procedures and tests, walking between different areas within the laboratory and throughout the medical center. The work involves sitting at a microscope or computer, manual dexterity, visual acuity, color vision and the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time. Requires intermittent moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); use of fingers; both hands required; intermittent but possibly prolonged stooping and kneeling; ability to read and comprehend ordinary type and computer screens; ability to hear (aid permitted) and work in an environment with constant noise; working closely with others; high cognitive function required to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracy; emotional stability required to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations. ["GS7 : Duties and tasks include but are not limited to the following under the supervision of a Full Performance Level Medical Technologist or higher: This is considered the entry level MT/MLS/CLS career development position practicing under close supervision of an MT/MLS/CLS at or above the full performance level in Chemistry/Immunology/Infectious Disease/Urinalysis/Blood Gases in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. At this level a GS-7 develops, performs, evaluates, interprets correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met with close supervision. This would include routine testing, quality control, routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of judgement and responsibility, following practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. The work performed is mainly chemistry, immunology, infectious disease, blood gases, urinalysis but also includes processing samples is in a variety of other laboratory disciplines, such as bacteriology, chemistry (including endocrinology and toxicology), molecular biology, coagulation, flow cytometry, genetics, hematology, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), mycology, parasitology, serology, urinalysis, and virology. These positions include requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; and provide education for laboratory healthcare professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. GS9 Full Performance Duties and tasks include but are not limited to the following: This is considered the full performance level for nonsupervisory positions. This is an MT/MLS/CLS in Chemistry/Immunology/Infectious Disease/Urinalysis/Blood Gases in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. At this level a GS-9 develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, calibrates, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met. This would include routine testing, quality control, routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of judgement and responsibility, following practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. The work performed is mainly chemistry, immunology, infectious disease, blood gases, urinalysis but also includes processing samples is in a variety of other laboratory disciplines, such as bacteriology, chemistry (including endocrinology and toxicology), molecular biology, coagulation, flow cytometry, genetics, hematology, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), mycology, parasitology, serology, urinalysis, and virology. These positions include requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; and provide education for laboratory healthcare professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. An MT/MLS/CLS at this level provides primary education for all newly hired medical technologist and medical technology students and other healthcare professionals, and others in the medical center setting including the public. The work performed is in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as Chemistry, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Urinalysis and Blood Gases including normal and abnormal testing. The incumbent serves as a semi-specialist in medical technology with responsibility for following and performing procedures in the areas of Chemistry, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Urinalysis, and Blood Gases. This medical technologist rotates with other generalists and chemistry medical technologists on a regular basis through the above-mentioned areas. He/She also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 0800-1630 rotating weekends/holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91731-A and 91732-A Relocation/Recruitment: Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. EDRP Authorized: at GS-9 (Full Performance Level) only Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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