Medical Technician

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
Functions or Scope of

Assigned Duties:

MLTs at the GS-7 level carry out all of the testing responsibilities of the GS-6 journeyman level position; however, they have higher levels of professional responsibility and expertise.

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

In addition to maintaining testing competency in the general areas of the laboratory, Advanced MLTs are responsible for performing difficult specialized tasks including, but not limited to:

  • Advanced blood banking (antibody titers, elutions)
  • Advanced microbiology (Mycobacterium (Acid Fast Bacillus) Identification and Sensitivities
  • Mycology Identification
  • Virology
  • Anaerobic Culture
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction testing
  • Molecular testing
  • High complexity testing
  • Recording workload statistics, quality management projects and obtaining data for validation studies.
Advanced MLTs may be expected to independently operate the full range of laboratory functions at remote sites. Their duties consist of advanced operation, training and comprehensive troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and resolving any problems.

MLTs at this level act as key operators for specific instrumentation.

Supervisory Controls:

The department manager/supervisor/lead outlines assignment parameters, deadlines, and priorities and provides advice on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered.

The technician plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices.

The manager/supervisor/lead reviews the work reports for the technical soundness and conformity to policy and established requirements.

Customer Service:
Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.

Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd available. Rotating weekends and holiday required
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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:
N/A

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
Financial

Disclosure Report:
Not required

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