Qualifications

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 Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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
• (a) American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) i ASCP, Board of Certification
• OR ii ASCP, Board of Registry
• (b) American Medical Technologists
• OR (c) American Association of Bioanalysts
• English Language Proficiency
• MLT candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment in paragraph 4, VA HR staff must use the following criteria to determine the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
• Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician, GS-08
• Experience
• In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i Skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to effectively communicate with employees and customers
• ii Ability to develop training plans and coordinate staff development
• iii Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, which include responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, recommendation of awards, advancements and disciplinary actions
• iv Ability to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations
• Preferred Experience - These preferences are highly desired but are not required: 5 Years Phlebotomy Experience Phlebotomy Section Lead Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, ability to distinguish basic colors, moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, hearing (aid permitted), standing (6 hours), good distance vision in one eye.