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Medical Laboratory Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Medical Laboratory Technician job at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The technician runs lab tests on blood, urine, and other body samples in areas such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and phlebotomy. It is a full-time evening shift, Monday to Friday, with one opening and open continuous hiring.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager every 1 to 2 weeks until the job is closed, cancelled, or filled, so it may end before the stated closing date.

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. The conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Performs moderate and complex lab tests on blood, urine, and body fluids
  • Runs quality control and proficiency testing samples under lab procedures
  • Packages specimens for shipment to reference laboratories
  • Records lab data on charts, logs, or computer forms
  • Troubleshoots instruments and checks results for accuracy
  • Keeps supplies stocked and the work area clean and safe

Do you qualify for GS-5 to GS-6?

With experience: For GS-6, you need 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-5. GS-5 needs no experience beyond the basic requirements. The announcement does not describe the type of experience needed, but 1 year as an MLT is preferred.

With education: Candidates must meet the educational requirements for MLT certification. If you use education to qualify, you must send a transcript from an accredited school.

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 curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your current MLT professional certification
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • KSAs answered in a separate document (highly recommended)
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your application meets the qualifications, using an online occupational questionnaire and your resume or CV. The agency does not assume experience, so unclear or missing details may lead to disqualification or a lower rating. Your references and documents may be verified.

Tips for this job:

  • Clearly describe your lab experience, dates, and hours per week in your resume, since the agency will not assume anything
  • Include a copy of your MLT certification with your application package
  • Answer each KSA in a separate document, because the announcement highly recommends it

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 2:30pm to 11pm, plus rotating holidays.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment, relocation, and sign-on incentives are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID, including a REAL ID compliant license
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • Pre-employment medical exam or evaluation
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

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
$44,595 – $64,623 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Technician (0645)
Announcement
CBSY-13105731-27-KAH

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