Medical Technologist | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Veterans Health Administration - Mather, CA - Redding, CA - Medical Technologist is considered the full performance level for non-supervisory positions. Medical Technologist at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. - Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements. - Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. - Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement. - Adheres to practices and regulations governing bio-safety in the workplace. - Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions. - Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test result s. - Evaluates and implements new t techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. - Assists in the i instruction and training of new employees. - Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a health care team member. Provides excellent service to the customer (healthcare providers, patient s, and others). Work Schedule: Varies 1530 - 2400 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Below are the Mather and Redding CA salary breakdown of each grade level: Mather CA - GS-09 Salary Range: $ 77,880.00 to $ 101,243.00 per annual Redding CA - GS-09 Salary Range: $ 70,507.00 to $ 91,658.00 per annual Internal Number: 605301900 About 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. Connections working at... - Permanent - Full-time

source http://jobviewtrack.com/en-in/job-1d1e417b48100a1c461a5343290708060c5207483f165e4e4f4c43174f2642154c1700412f0308491a011a07584a4944420a6d3842004511090f1d472d4515041d1b0a6a5940440a061d53064117010e0065284510010a12460b69484e0c01014b1b470a1b156c310054111a081d590b7c49400d0107540052021c080109676d110c00104b471d6c4b020e07550721545b595f655216465d/2094128404338d76a1d23723e3fa860c.html?affid=f584d43114bf1954a48e3ec6be21b6ec