Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Core Responsibilities

• Perform in-house laboratory procedures on appropriate specimens to provide information for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases within the scope of the clinic.
• Recognize and respond to critical values as they pertain to patient tests, results, controls, and proficiency samples
• Ensure specimens are properly collected and labeled
• Enter laboratory requests/results into the VISTA/CPRS system.
• Ensure that all lab equipment is maintained and calibrated following manufacturers’ recommendations and clinic policies and procedures
• Affirm quality controls are run and documented per manufacturer and system guidelines.
• Comply with the performance measures and clinical guidelines as set forth in the current VHA Performance Measures Technical Manual or by verbal direction and comply with all requirements specified by the VAMC that issues the contract.
• Comply with the CDC’s “Universal Precautions” for the prevention and transmission of HIV and other communicable diseases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organization.
• Completion of a 2-year program for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• The Laboratory professional must demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and a commitment to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must have computer program experience to be able to function in this position.
• Minimum of one year of relevant medical practice experience.
• Must hold a current and valid BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Annnual PPD.
• Covid Vaccination or a religious/medical exemption is required to work in any VA facility