Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)

Duties include but are not limited to: This position is located in the James J. Peters VA Medical Center functioning as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in the Blood Bank Section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LM), with the primary responsibility to provide the patients at the medical center with testing in the areas of Immunohematology, Flow Cytometry (Cell Flow) and blood donor services in support of direct patient care. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) at this level performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. The technologist will perform routine and specialized work in the Blood Bank, with full technical competency, independence, and minimal supervision. The Blood Bank is designated by the FDA, AABB, and Joint Commission as a full-service laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for solving problems with testing, instrumentation and adapting new methods or techniques to improve service. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for monitoring quality control systems and providing education for other laboratory and health care professionals. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for providing coverage to the Blood Bank 100% of the time. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) will be scheduled to work on regular tours of duty (day) with scheduled rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), holidays and on-call coverage as needed. In general, the incumbent performs blood bank and cell flow analyses of blood sample that require specialized training and experience to obtain results for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The incumbent must have advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. The incumbent must have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. Interacts with physicians to discuss processes and regulations. Possesses an extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and safety precautions in field of medical technology. At most 10% of the time, the incumbent performs duties associated with the quality control management, proficiency testing program, reagent/supplies inventory, and performance improvement program.

Work Schedule: M-F, Full-time, 8am - 4:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

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Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 12221F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs