Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
CVP is seeking Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with laboratory services within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS) Department at the Dayton VA Medical Center located at 4100 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428. Dayton VAMC is transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system, and the Medical Laboratory Scientists will adapt to this new, modernized digital system as it rolls out. Responsibilities Perform high-complex molecular laboratory testing including pathogen agnostic whole genome sequencing for diagnosis of unknown or emerging pathogens Conduct pathogen-specific testing such as antibody/antigen tests, RT-PCR, and Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) Execute whole genome sequencing for diagnosis and treatment decision-making Participate in CDC Laboratory Response Network (LRN) activities Assist with VA Public Health preparedness and response requirements Conduct laboratory surveillance, lookback and outbreak investigations Support VA response to high consequence infections such as Ebola, mpox, or H5N1 avian influenza Maintain accurate documentation and records of all testing procedures and results Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with evolving technologies and methodologies
Requirements
- Ability to successfully undergo a Government sponsored background investigation (US Citizenship Required)
- Current Board Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from ASCP-BOC (Board of Certification), ASCP-BOR (Board of Registry), AMT (American Medical Technologists), or American Association of Bioanalysts.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in molecular diagnostic testing and advanced laboratory techniques
- Knowledge of medical terminology, computer skills, customer service, telephone etiquette, and typing
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Experience with next-generation sequencing technologies, PCR techniques, and bioinformatics tools preferred
- Experience with high-complexity testing and/or public health laboratory work preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complex molecular laboratory testing including pathogen agnostic whole genome sequencing for diagnosis of unknown or emerging pathogens
- Conduct pathogen-specific testing such as antibody/antigen tests, RT-PCR, and Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST)
- Execute whole genome sequencing for diagnosis and treatment decision-making
- Participate in CDC Laboratory Response Network (LRN) activities
- Assist with VA Public Health preparedness and response requirements
- Conduct laboratory surveillance, lookback and outbreak investigations
- Support VA response to high consequence infections such as Ebola, mpox, or H5N1 avian influenza
- Maintain accurate documentation and records of all testing procedures and results
- Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with evolving technologies and methodologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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