Medical Technologist
Location: Harlingen Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Medical Technologist right now, this position will be placed in Texas. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to veterans?
Vacancy Identification Number: 730725 (Include # on all documents)
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is committed to providing the best care to Veterans of the Valley Coastal Bend area! Be a part of the future, serving the newest VA health care system in the country. The new health care system is comprised of the Corpus Christi, Harlingen, McAllen and Laredo Outpatient Clinics, and a state-of-the-art Health Care Center at Harlingen - Ambulatory Surgery and Specialty Clinics. Be a part of providing the highest quality and access to health care for all South Texas Veterans right here at home!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required.
DUTIES:
*** Bargaining Position ***
You will serve as the Medical Technologist at the Health Care Center at Harlingen (HCC) - Ambulatory Surgery & Speciality Clinics of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. You will be responsible for developing, performing, evaluating, interpreting, correlating, and validating the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as chemistry (including endocrinology and toxicology), hematology, molecular pathology, coagulation, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, microbiology, mycology, immunology, innumohematology (blood banking), parasitology, urinalysis, bone marrow, virology, special chemistry, and serology. You will also be responsible for:
Monitoring quality control systems and measures;
Collaborating on the diagnosis and treatment of patients;
Providing education, technical advice and information to laboratory staff, healthcare staff within the medical center, and to the public; and
Independently perform other assigned duties as specified by supervisor and/or lab administration.
Work Schedule: 10:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rotational tours will be established to meet patient needs.
NOTE: Grade and Salary will be determined by the Medical Technology Professional Standards Board.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
a. Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States.
b. Education and/or Experience Combination. An associateÂ's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent program composed of at least 60 semester hours, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: (a) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or (b) 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; and have laboratory training that includes completion of a NAACLS approved clinical laboratory training program with at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty that the individual performs high complexity testing. In addition to the associateÂ's degree, must possess at least 3 years of directly related, full time work experience.
c. Certification. All candidates must currently possess or be eligible for and pass within one year the appropriate certification examination as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR), the National Credentialing Agency (NCA), American Association of Clinical Chemists (AACC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
d. Physical Requirements. A physical will be required for this position.
e. English Language Proficiency. Medical technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Grade Determinations
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-5: None beyond basic requirements.
GS-7: Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, at least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-5).
OR,
Education. A bachelorÂ's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or a related science and completion of a medical technology clinical practice program. Both the education and the clinical practice program must have been approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The professional curriculum may have consisted of a post-baccalaureate certificate program or be integrated into a 4-year program of study that culminated in a baccalaureate degree.
Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if their degree is found to be equivalent to degree programs recognized by the NAACLS. This finding may be based on any of the following:
1. A letter from a college or university with a baccalaureate program recognized by the NAACLS stating that the individualÂ's foreign degree has been evaluated and been found to be equivalent to its bachelor of medical technology degree.
2. A letter from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR), the National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) stating that the individual is eligible for the certification examination, or documentation from any other recognized organization that evaluates education.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition, your resume should include details of the following KSAs:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of professional medical technology principles, practices, concepts, and theories. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement. 3. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair. 4. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments. 5. Skill in informatics and processes, and the ability to communicate effectively electronically, orally, and in writing.
GS-9: Minimum Requirements. Appointment or promotion to the GS-9 level requires a bachelorÂ's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science or in a related science and completion of a medical technology clinical practice program. Both the education and the clinical practice program must have been approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). 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. In addition, candidates for GS-9 must possess either experience or education as noted below:
Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics related to the duties of the position to be filled.
OR,
Education. Must have 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masterÂ's degree in medical technology or directly related field, or equivalent graduate degree provided the applicantÂ's total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS-9 level assignment.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition, your resume should include details of the following KSAs:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology/clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work. 3. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation. 4. Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results. 5. Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions. 6. Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Please refer to http://www4.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/applicantchecklist-DEU.doc to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
If you are selected for this position, you may be required to undergo a physical examination if the physical requirements are different from the position you now occupy.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one or two year probationary period.
38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
Salary and Grade to be determined by Professional Standards Board based on Education, Experience, and Credentials.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for Department of Veteran Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) may be used. For information on the basics of PBI visit the PBI website at www.va.gov/pbi .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, or non-disqualifying physical handicap. Â"For information regarding the No FEAR Act regulations, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 724.Â"
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:12:27 GMT