Medical Technologist (Microbiology)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Medical Technologist (Microbiology)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:
April 3, 2021
Location:
New York, New York
Salary:
Open
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Discipline:
Allied Health
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. Learn more The GS-9 Medical Technologist (MT) is considered the full performance level for nonsupervisory positions. A MT at this level carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. This would include routine testing, quality control, routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. The MT develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques, following practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. These require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. Such 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. This position will serve as a Medical Technologist in the Microbiology Section of the Clinical Laboratory, with responsibility for performing complex recognition and identification procedures including infrequently requested tests, evaluating unusual results, using and maintaining equipment, and setting up and monitoring quality control. Work Schedule: Part-Time, Evening and Night Shift Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally; ability to bend and stretch in all directions; ability to utilize fine motor skills to manipulate small items; and must submit to a color blindness test as this position requires the ability to discern shapes and colors. 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).

Internal Number: 597030500
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
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