Supervisory Medical Laboratory Technician

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 11/26/2025 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Open to all U.S. Citizens.

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.