Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy/Point of Care

DetailsPosted: 13-May-26Location: Minneapolis, MinnesotaCategoriesAllied HealthInternal Number: 860758900SummaryMLTs use independent judgment to perform full range of duties in the laboratory. MLTs perform day-to-day operations with minimal technical supervision while ensuring testing accuracy and quality of proper patient care. Duties include providing pre-analytic instructions to patients - VA staff - and external entities; operating and maintaining Point of Care (POC) instrumentation; performing specimen processing - waived testing; evaluating and reporting laboratory results.QualificationsAll qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification. All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA) on a separate document. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducationCandidates must meet the applicable educational requirements for certificationCertification: Candidates must currently possess one of the appropriate certifications as an MLT granted by the following organizations(a) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) i ASCP - Board of CertificationOR ii ASCP - Board of Registry(b) American Medical TechnologistsOR (c) American Association of BioanalystsEnglish Language ProficiencyMLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)Grade Determinations: GS-05: Experience: None beyond the basic requirementsGS-06: Experience: In addition to the basic requirements - candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade levelKnowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of MLT principles - practices - concepts and theories for sound independent workKnowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures to manage reagents and supply inventories using document control systemsAbility to maintain - troubleshoot and repair instrumentationAbility to work as a team member in a laboratory setting to effectively complete assignmentsAbility to use technical judgment to interpret laboratory resultsAbility to apply complex written laboratory instructionsAbility to consult with other members of the health care team - patients and external customersPreferred Experience: Clinical laboratory experience including phlebotomy - specimen processing and point of care testingPhlebotomy and MLT (ASCP and/or AMT) preferredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.DutiesThis announcement is open continuousCertificates will be issued to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis until all positions have been filledAnnouncement will remain open until all vacancies are filled and may close sooner than 6/11/2026Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties Include - but are not limited to the following: Collects specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient - ensures accurate identification and proper preservation of the specimen and controls physical conditions to ensure the physiological state of the specimen is maintained throughout the pre-analytical processEvaluates specimen suitability for analysis and requests new ones if unusablePrepares specimens while maintaining their physiologic propertiesPrioritizes STAT - ASAP - and routine specimen collection - processingThe technician must be knowledgeable about tests and specimen requirements across the laboratory areas to ensure proper specimen deliverySpecimen collection and processing is performed independently - without supervisionSupervisor and/or clinical laboratory scientists are available for consultation on complex issuesPerforms routine waived testing and quality control procedures - surveys samples on Point of Care instruments - reagents - and products - and maintains accurate records for quality control reports pertaining to waived testingEnsures compliance with accreditation agencies related to waived testingRecognizes POC instruments malfunctions - common problems and performs simple repairs and preventative maintenanceEvaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay proceduresCorrelates quantitative data with patient data (i.e. - history - medications) to verify resultsReviews laboratory results for accuracy and reports results in accordance with laboratory policyReports and communicates significant or critical values promptly in accordance with policyInstructs - assists - and advises medical technicians - residents - hospital staff - patients - and students as necessary regarding questions including - but not limited to - patient testing - specimen collection and processing - equipment - ordering requirements - etcWorks as a team member to effectively complete laboratory assignmentsMaintains a sufficient supply of phlebotomy materials - reporting shortages to logistics or the supervisor for resolutionEnsures in-date supplies are used - rotates supplies to minimize waste - and properly discards expired materials (biohazard - sharps - or routine waste containers)Adheres to all facility - local - state - and federal safety requirementsConducts all work according to Laboratory Safety regulationsWork Schedule: Monday - FridayDaytime hoursNo weekends/holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experienceParental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a childChild Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)Repayment is limited to $40 -000 annually - up to $100 -000 in lifetime awardsParticipants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this programContact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information.Create a Job Match for Similar JobsLogoAbout Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://careercenter.ascls.org/jobs/22272847/medical-laboratory-technician-phlebotomy-point-of-care