Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

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Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and recommends policies and procedures for procurement and service requirements for ancillary testing (testing outside the physical confines of the main laboratory) as mandated by VHA that include ensuring CUA licenses are maintained for off-site facilities such as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
• Consults with leadership of clinical services to identify ancillary testing needs, analyzes emerging trends and technology, and adopts appropriate methods.
• Serves as a recognized technical expert to provide authoritative advice, training, troubleshooting, quality assessment and ancillary testing program consultation.
• Develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials, and other program materials.
• Ensures accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies for patient testing, results reporting, and proficiency testing.
• Monitors and reports on continuous performance improvement initiatives. Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data and problems associated with unique aspects of the ancillary testing management program.
• Maintains knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements and performs and evaluates instruments, performs validation studies, recommends policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies, and improves the program.
• Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified and coordinates inventory management, supply acquisition, and contracts.
• Trains and evaluates the competency of ancillary testing users (including nurses, physicians, pharmacist, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, dental staff) in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of results promptly and accurately.

Work Schedule: 7:45 am -4:30 pm

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61095F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized