Advanced Laboratory Medical Technician

3 weeks ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time

Job Summary

The Advanced Laboratory Medical Technician will serve as a key member of the Send-Outs/Processing Section within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. This role will be responsible for performing complex diagnostic tests, evaluating specimen suitability, and maintaining open communication with reference laboratories.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates specimens for analysis and requests new specimens as needed.
  • Accessions and prepares specimens for analysis according to established procedures.
  • Handles mislabeled, unlabeled, or unsuitable specimens according to established procedures.
  • Prepares specimens for pick-up or shipment, following all regulatory guidelines and policies.
  • Receives reference laboratory reports, enters, and verifies results into the laboratory computer system in a timely manner.
  • Maintains open communication with reference laboratories' customer service and information departments to troubleshoot any problems within the system or missing samples.
  • Monitors reference laboratory communications to stay apprised of changes in methodology, test codes, pricing, or other test information and responds accordingly to ensure continuity of test availability.
  • Provides professional and technical advice to phlebotomists and other laboratory staff as well as medical staff regarding referral testing procedures and esoteric testing menu.
  • Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Assists supervisor in gathering data for quality assurance purposes.
  • Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Generates informational and statistical reports using the VA computer system.
  • Knowledgeable of VA's record keeping requirements, record storage, and information retrieval.
  • Incumbent generates monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports when required and reviews all reports for accuracy.
  • Familiar with system for ordering send-out supplies such as special collection containers, special media, aliquot tubes, shipping bags, labels, forms, etc.
  • Maintains a list and inventory of supplies for the section to ensure adequate supplies are available and makes emergency orders when appropriate.
  • Assists in the establishment and review of all procedures within the Send-Outs/Processing department.
  • Makes recommendations for changes or modifications to the supervisor.
  • Works with the laboratory supervisor to develop and implement protocols for the performance of new tests in the section.
  • Correlates test results, establishes parameters, and monitors conformity to protocols.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracy.
  • Must be able to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations.

Working Conditions

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, 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.

Education

Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification. Certification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) i ASCP, Board of Certification. OR ASCP, Board of Registry. American Medical Technologists. OR American Association of Bioanalysts.

Grade Determinations

Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-07. Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-06 grade level - and demonstrate the KSAs below.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology of medical laboratory technology, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, and medicolegal requirements sufficient to perform complex diagnostic tests.
  • Skill in applying new scientific/technical developments and theories to laboratory testing.
  • Ability to work independently on a broad range of complex laboratory processes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair specific/advanced complex laboratory equipment.
  • Knowledge of laboratory information technology (IT) systems including troubleshooting systems issues, interface requirements between new instruments and existing IT infrastructure and laboratory IT test development.
  • Ability to convey knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines such as College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission and Occupational Safety and Health Administration along with continuing education and employee orientation to ensure staff compliance with safety requirements.
  • Ability to plan and administer an ongoing continuing education program for the laboratory to meet accreditation standards.
  • Ability to assist with quality management activities in the laboratory, including monitoring and evaluating quality in accordance with CLIA and CAP, conducting quality improvement activities and communicating quality management results.

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, 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.

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