USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Med Technician
Reno, Nevada, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Med Technician for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV. This role involves performing laboratory tests, quality control evaluations, and blood collection while supporting veterans' healthcare needs in various laboratory settings.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operates primarily as a "floating" MLT and will fill in wherever needed across all SNVAHCS laboratory locations and/or departments such as Phlebotomy, Transfusion Medicine, Chemistry & Toxicology, Hematology, Hemostasis, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. regularly (daily) perform a broad range of difficult and highly complex tests and examinations which span all laboratory specialty areas
Independently performs the full range (moderate & high complexity) of laboratory tests on any/all laboratory shifts including, but not limited to, weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights. Incumbent may be required to rotate/work different shifts
Recognizes and reacts to malfunction indicators of elaborate and complex instrumentation; determines and implements corrections without onsite supervisory or technical assistance. Recognizes and solves most problems, only rarely requesting supervisory assistance
Independently performs quality control testing and evaluations on very difficult and complex tests, procedures, examinations, and on complex instrumentation with very fine settings and/or measurements. Without onsite supervisory or technical support, incumbent independently interprets quality control results and approves suitability to begin testing patient samples
Collects blood from patients in outpatient blood draw sites, on the inpatient wards, ICU, and emergency department using aseptic techniques, following standard precautions, and using personal protective equipment. Assists phlebotomists as needed, including the collection of blood samples from difficult to draw patients, and assisting with the training of new phlebotomy interns on patient identification, accessioning of orders, and collection of samples using accepted techniques
Incumbent will travel to other SNVAHCS laboratory sites as needed to perform duties and/or provide laboratory coverage to meet Sierra Nevada VA HCS mission requirements (i.e. manning shortage and/or emergency situations)
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirement for certification
Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as MLT granted by the following organizations: (A) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP); ASCP, Board of Certification OR ASCP, Board of Registry. (B) American Medical Technologists OR (C) American Association of Bioanalysts
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
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Graduates of foreign MLT programs are considered to meet the basic education requirements if they have a current certification as described
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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