LEAD MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

About the role

The Lead Medical Laboratory Technician performs the full range of higher-level laboratory duties and procedures ranging from routine to complex; and provides technical support to the laboratory section staff, entire facility, and clients from other agencies. Acts as a liaison to other sections of the laboratory and the medical center.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management.
• Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty, including assignment of work responsibilities, workload management, and completion of assignments for staff.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, training, and compliance.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists.
• Maintains process control through a multifaceted quality assurance program.
• Prepares and presents work-related information to the supervisor and upper management.
• Performs quality assurance monitors, and research data in the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
• Modifies or writes technical procedures, providing technical instruction ensuring that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed. Evaluates the competency of assigned staff including identification or continuing education and training needs.
• Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, TJC, OSHA, and the National Enforcement Office.

Requirements

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 5:00pm, Rotating weekends and Holidays.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
• Education. Candidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certification.
• Certification. (1) Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations.
• Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign MLT programs are considered to meet the basic education requirements if they have a current certification.
• Grade Determinations: Lead Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-07
• Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
• Preferred Experience:
• One year credible experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician at the GS-06 level or higher
• Training past entry level Associates Degree
• 4 years experience processing laboratory specimens including clinical, surgical and anatomic specimens
• 4 years of experience processing, shipping, and resulting reference lab specimens

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting, under 15 pounds;
• Light carrying, under 15 pounds;
• Reaching above shoulder;
• Use of fingers;
• Both hands required;
• Walking (1 -2 hours);
• Standing (1 hours);
• Depth perception;
• Ability to distinguish colors;
• Hearing (aid permitted)

Additional information

• Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.