This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000 eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
Duties may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures such as routine, advanced, and complex procedures, including infectious disease molecular testing. Recognizes and defines testing problems and evaluates methods for solution. Evaluates guides or implements possible alternative approaches to standard methods.
Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures in accordance with established protocols. Performs complex tests and examinations. Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
Accurately analyzes and evaluates quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, controls, and patient specimens when problems occur and notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
Performs specialty assignments within section. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed. Recognizes limitations of specific methodologies and use professional judgment to select alternative or additional methodologies in order to obtain more meaningful results. Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results.
Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures. Provides effective and professional training to new hire medical technologists/technicians and other clinical staff on the theoretical and practical aspects of immunohematology in unique handling of specimens and testing procedures. Accepts referrals of abnormal and unusual results and observations from new laboratory personnel and advises on course of action.
Performs and monitors quality control and measures to assure the accuracy and validity of test results. Obtains data and complies with the practice, procedures and techniques described in the quality improvement program. Maintains established record keeping systems to assure the accuracy and validity of patient testing results and data. Prepares preliminary and final reports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Various Shifts, rotating Weekend and Holiday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 12222F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
alicia.franklin@va.gov · 716-393-8342
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $109970 – $142969/yr.
Applications close on 2026-08-31.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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