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Medical Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is an Advanced Medical Technician job at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It covers difficult lab testing, instrument troubleshooting, and training others. There is 1 vacancy, the job is on-site only, and it includes rotating weekends and holidays.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States to apply.

What you would do

  • Perform lab tests from sample collection to reporting results.
  • Process specimens by centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and labeling them.
  • Enter test orders into the computer and fix duplicate or entry errors.
  • Draw blood using venipuncture (vein) techniques.
  • Operate and maintain lab instruments to produce accurate results.
  • Run quality control, validate results, and report testing problems to supervisors.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: You need one year of experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level. You must also show the required skills (called KSAs, or knowledge, skills and abilities), such as running complex lab tests and handling lab IT systems.

With education: The announcement says candidates must meet the education requirements for certification, but it does not list a specific degree. Only education from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor counts.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current MLT certification from ASCP (Board of Certification or Board of Registry), American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalysts

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (required)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification copy, if required
  • DD-214, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and your documents. Your application and resume will be verified, and missing information or errors may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume should be a long-form resume or CV. The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • Describe your lab experience clearly, with dates and duties, since the agency will not assume anything about your experience.
  • Make sure your MLT certification is current and from one of the listed organizations, and have a copy ready if it is requested.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required to apply
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Physical demands include good vision, hearing, and dexterity, and long periods of walking and standing

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$52,693 – $68,502 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Technician (0645)
Announcement
CBTA-13104308-27-CM

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