Candidates with prior VA experience may be rated more favorably. Vendors providing required qualified candidates prepared to immediately provide services upon award may be rated more favorably.

Proof of Licensure

Provide anticipated hire dates of candidates if awarded.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The MT or MLT must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent MT, MLS, or CLS certification with appropriate training and a minimum of one year of experience. Rates must be provided for:

Board Certification:

MT's and MLT's must be certified as a MT, MLS or CLS by the ASCP or AMT. MT's are required to have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory or related science.

They must also have a completion of medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required by law and this contract.

All Medical Technologists must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Generalist.

A generalist is defined as a Medical Technologist that can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, to include Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis. Additionally, experience in Microbiology is preferred.

Medical Technologists

Performance Requirement: All contract MT's shall have current certification in accordance with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent MT, MLS, CLS certification with appropriate training and a minimum of one year of experience.

Standard: All MT's shall be certified and compliant with all certifications

Experience. One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.

Education

Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation such as biological science or chemistry; or

Successful completion of two academic years of study above high school that included at least 24 semester hours in Chemistry and/or in appropriate fields of biological science and successful completion of a 12-month program of education and training in histopathology or cytotechnology.

Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below:

Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as biological science, surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or an associate degree in a health care related field.

Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or histopathology technicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces.

Experience : At least one year of experience with routine and complex histopathological and cytopathological procedures to include handling cell blocks, frozen sections, bone marrows, autopsies, and fine-need biopsies as well as preparing technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining (including immunohistochemistry), and cover slipping.

PWS Section Chemistry - MT Performance Requirement

Technical Knowledge: Chemistry/Hematology/Coag

Performs testing accurately, identifies methodology problems, and enters data as required.

Performs, resolves, and documents quality control to produce quality results. To include: Review of QC data in real time and troubleshoot outliers; Performs and documents quality control as required by lab and department policies; Recognizes out of control, discrepant and unexpected quality control results and notifies the supervisor when appropriate; Uses proper judgment in handling these situations in the absence of a supervisor.

Perform Calibration of all methods as needed according to instrument specifications. To include: Review of calibration results and determine acceptability: Run QC and review results after instrument calibrations.

Generates incomplete worksheets for current bench assignment to document the status of missed or missing specimens.

Reviews critical values and notifies appropriate personnel with documented read-back according to established protocols.

Takes the time to determine workload priorities and to organize work at the beginning of the shift.

Performs equipment maintenance, seeking assistance from colleagues if necessary, in order to compete work in a timely manner and within established time frames.

Perform steps for Instrument troubleshooting promptly to address instrument error codes or sample flags; includes contacting the Manufacturer Hotline as needed

Perform new reagent lot-to lot studies as needed. To include proper documentation and determining acceptability of results

Understand method specific interferences and be able to determine best corrective action

Understand method specific Analytical Measuring Range for each test

Understand method specific dilution protocol for each test

Run Proficiency testing as assigned. Follow guidelines in Lab Proficiency Testing Policy; Performs and handles proficiency survey samples in an acceptable manner.

The employee's performance is reliable, competent, and is maintained with minimum supervision.

Employee performs other duties assigned, as required, in a timely and efficient manner.

Technical Knowledge: Chemistry/Hematology/Coag/UA

Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department.

Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.

Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates

Performs and reports all tests in accordance with established procedures, in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria.

Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure

Analyzes and interprets test and control data.

Reports results expediently for stat testing

Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.

Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators and quality control materials as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of principles and skills in chemistry.

Communication/ Customer Service

Demonstrates civility by consistently communicating and interacting verbally, by telephone, or in writing with patients, visitors, students, clinicians, co-workers, supervisors, and other health care workers in a courteous, tactful, and helpful manner.

Consistently maintains a respectful relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and other health care workers, even during stressful times.

Willingly assists, provides instruction, and contributes to the effective operation of the section to visitors, students, clinicians, co-workers, supervisors, and other health care works in a courteous, polite, and competent manner.

Performance must demonstrate the ability to adjust to change or work pressure in a pleasant manner, resolve conflict in a professional fashion, follow instructions conscientiously, and to help the group

Laboratory Safety/ Security

Responsible for following all Medical Center safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Promotes a culture of safety within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service and works in a safe manner, following established procedures.

Reports all incidences of unauthorized release of information.

Confidentiality of all patient sensitive data is maintained, and breeches of confidentiality are documented and disclosed appropriately.

Organizational Stewardship/ Systems Thinking

Employee manages time well, maintains a full workload, and uses time constructively to ensure completion within established time frames.

Attends all scheduled meetings/in-service classes, unless excused in advance by supervisor.

Acts ethically and with integrity in accordance with the mission and vision of the medical center.

Employee completes assignments (TMS requirements, special training assignments, annual customer service training, etc..) by specified deadline.

Actively participates in and completes competencies and cross training within the section.

Integrates new subject matter into existing operations willingly and accepts accountability for results.

Training and Competencies

Technologist will thoroughly read procedures prior to performing a bench.

First refers to policies or procedures before asking a question.

Successfully and diligently completes all required training.

Learns and retains knowledge obtained during training.

Receives satisfactory marks for all competency assessments.

Performs duties as assigned and with minimal guidance or supervision.

Teamwork

Clearly demonstrates effective time management to ensure that the sections are always covered.

Organizes workload efficiently to enhance patient care. Ensures that the productivity of the section is maintained by routinely assisting fellow employees as individual workload permits.

Routinely supports the team concept by making every effort to be cooperative, supportive, and helpful.

Does not participate in gossip, bullying, disrespectful language, or other activities with the intent to degrade or harm co-workers.

HOURS OF OPERATION : VA Business Hours: VA business hours/hours of operation are Monday Friday 8:00a 4:30p. Work Schedule:

Regular work hours are 07:30am 4:00pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including rotating weekends.

Second Shift, work hours are 03:30pm Midnight: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including rotating weekends.

Third Shift, work hours are Midnight 8:30 am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including weekends or

7 on 7 off shift work is desired

Other shifts at the needs of the service.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.