Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)

About the position

This position is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist within the Federal service. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of clinical laboratory practices and the ability to perform various laboratory tests. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to fulfill the duties of the position. The job is open for applications from February 21, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Applicants will be evaluated based on their educational background and relevant experience, including volunteer work. The position is part of an open continuous announcement, meaning applicants will be referred as vacancies occur.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technologists in preparing reagents.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality control.
• Use basic lab equipment/instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Standardize/calibrate section instruments.
• Prepare reagents and controls.
• Maintain quality control.
• Perform analysis reviewed by senior staff.
• Conduct electronic standardization procedures for computer instrument function testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college/university with courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics.
• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by NAACLS.
• 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program.
• 5 years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in various disciplines.
• Certification/licensure as a medical technologist obtained through a nationally recognized credentialing agency.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Graduate-level education in medical technology or related fields.
• Experience in teaching, test development, or medical research.

Benefits

• Credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience.
• Consideration for employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017.