Medical Technologist (Laboratory Manager)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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. 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. 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 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).(3) Exception. Non-certified
applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for
certification may be given a temporary appointment up to the full
performance level not to exceed one year as a graduate medical
technologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. -- 7405(c)(2)(B).
This appointment may not be extended. For grade levels above the
full performance level, the candidate must be certified. Failure to
Obtain Certification: In all cases, MTs must actively pursue
meeting prerequisites for certification from the date of their
appointment. At the time of appointment, the supervisor will
provide the MT with the written requirement to obtain
certification, the date by which the certification must be
acquired, and the consequences for not becoming certified by the
deadline. Failure to become certified within one year from date of
appointment will result in removal from the occupation and is
justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Loss of
Credential. Once certified, MTs must maintain their certification.
Loss of certification will result in removal from the occupation
and may result in termination of employment. D. English Language
Proficiency: MTs must be proficient in spoken and written English
in accordance with 38 U.S.C. Chapter 73 or 74. Grade
Determination:GS-12
(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. (b) Assignments. For all assignments
above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must
consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and range of
variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
Candidates at this grade level are in one of the following
assignments: Laboratory Manager. The incumbent works in a smaller,
less complex laboratory and is responsible for managing and
supervising all phases of laboratory service operations. Provides
guidance and serves as an authority and subject matter expert on
laboratory medicine, including research, agency policies, new
techniques and procedures. Develops guidelines, assesses laboratory
effectiveness, establishes and maintains quality assurance and
performance improvement programs. Consults with local and network
officials. Develops and manages program budget and resource
utilization, inventory, acquisition and contracting processes.
Assists and participates in educational programs affiliated with
institutions providing training for individuals in laboratory or
other related medical fields of study. In addition to the
experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the
following KSAs:
a. Ability to balance the administrative and clinical functions in
order to coordinate and manage programs and resources.
b. Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes
strategic and tactical program planning, coordination,
interpretation, supervision, consultation, negotiation, problem
solving, formulation of policy and guidelines and monitoring of
laboratory programs.
c. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing,
on technical information with a wide variety of individuals
including senior VHA managers in the medical center, Veterans
Integrated Service Network (VISN) level staff and VHA Central
Office staff.
d. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and
techniques to the measurement and improvement of program
effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
e. Skill to develop new or modified work methods, organizational
structures, records and files, management processes, staffing
patterns, etc.
f. Knowledge of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency
requirements, and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations
used in planning, implementing and monitoring laboratory programs
and services.
g. Skill in administrative management (e.g., budgeting,
contracting, procurement and property management) in accordance
with VHA regulations. References: VA Handbook 5005/72, Part II,
Appendix G24 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook
5019.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Spokane , Medical Technologist (Laboratory Manager), Executive , Walla Walla, Washington
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