Lead Medical Technologist (Hematology)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Lead Medical Technologist (Hematology)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:
April 4, 2021
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Allied Health
This position is assigned to the Hematology section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Line, at the Atlanta VAMC in Decatur GA. The Lead Medical Technologist carries out all of the testing responsibilities of the GS-9, but has higher levels of professional responsibilities and expertise, professional oversight responsibilities, and may provide professional and technical advice to other technicians and technologists. Accepts responsibility in a specialty area such as safety quality improvement, training or other as assigned and in conjunction with the supervisor. Provides oversight of the section assignment. Receives training for a complex analytical instrument or procedures and is responsible for training other employees in its operation, is consulted as the shift expert for troubleshooting problems and coordinates shift competency checks. Evaluates quality control protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results. Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems or is responsible for the implementation and oversight of a test system on an off shift. Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results. Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements. Performs all of the elements for quality improvement assessment such as data collection and evaluation, graphical and verbal presentation, and recommendation for actions/solutions. Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient. Provides advisory services to technicians, technologists, and other specialists relative to higher knowledge acquired thru continuing education and work experience. Performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures. Performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities. Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, and identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings. Maintains records of tests and examinations and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care. Monitors and evaluates quality control data reporting outliers to the Lead Medical Technologist. Troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor. Assists in instructing students and laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic tests and examinations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Internal Number: 597294500
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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.
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