Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

• VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Assistant LIM / Ancillary Testing Assistant position is located at Harry S Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO within the Pathology and Laboratory service line. The duties for the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Assistant LIM / Ancillary Testing Assistant are, but not limited to: Provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as they apply to the clinical laboratory. Advises all organizational levels on function and capabilities of the LIS. Performs validation of instrument interfaces and VBECS blood administration software updates. Assists with maintenance of validation records for the service as required by accrediting agencies. Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems and perform audits as needed. Provides consultation and training of personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and assists with the maintenance of computer security keys. Advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS. Assists with implementation and maintenance of coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording considering compliance principles. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. Assists with the P&LMS computerized Document Control System and TempTrak monitoring system. Scans in documents for all areas of the laboratory and retrieves and archives documents. Revises SOPS and assists with all aspects of MediaLab. Provides consultative services to management at all levels of the organization as it applies to inventory management and contracting for supplies and services in a clinical laboratory setting. Interacts with management officials and organizations involved in contract management. Research clinical requirements for all laboratory disciplines and receives information from Technical Supervisors/Specialists sufficient to initiate, maintain and monitor contract requirements in a manner as to provide safety and efficiency of laboratory operations. Provides technical guidance for sections and writes statements of work, justification of sole source, and independent government estimates and conducts market research in conjunction with Technical Supervisors to maintain uninterrupted clinical laboratory supplies and services. Maintains all required contract documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and ensures contracted services and supplies meet laboratory accreditation requirements. Ensures all contracts are audited and in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Initiates required documents for COR nomination, new laboratory contracts for supplies and services. Tracks contract funding, payments and follows up on audit discrepancies; informs the Laboratory Manager of any unexpected changes in contracting needs or funding in a timely manner to avoid ratifications, as much as it is in the Service's ability to do so. Trains and evaluates the competency of a variety of individuals (Physicians, Nurses, and Residents) in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of test results. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact http://visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] o…

Qualifications

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: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-12 Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments. AND Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice. (b) Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation. (c) Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations. (d) Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section. (e) Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training. (f) Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results. Preferred Experience: This position requires a valid Generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) given by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologist (AMT). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Education

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/.