Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)

VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis ensuring physiologic processes and requirements.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols to resolve problems to complex and difficult situations.
• Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principals and theories of performance improvement.
• Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments.
• Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedure and quality control checks and monitoring and performs preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Possesses and utilizes the skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment associated with information/data flow.
• Instructs, assists and advises medical technicians, residents, hospital staff, patients, and students as necessary regarding questions, but not limited to patient testing, specimen collection, equipment ordering requirements, incorporating principals of educational methodology etc.
• The CLS consults with and trains personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys.
• The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current regulations. Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Assists with laboratory projects and improvements such as safety, quality control monitoring, develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with hospital information system (HIS).
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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: Ad Hoc Emergency Telework MAY BE Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized