Clinical Lab Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Technical Specialist

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Technical Specialist include but are not limited to the following: Develops and recommends new policies and procedures related to laboratory information management, the installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS), hospital information system (HIS), and other software packages utilized in the laboratory. Maintenance of laboratory files, to include periodic review of report format and laboratory information software calculations. Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording systems. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. Serves as a recognized expert to provide authoritative advice and consultation on the laboratory information system. Serves as the local expert for national software developers for alpha or beta testing of software packages as well as the validation of all software implemented. Advise all organizational levels on various aspects of the functions and capabilities of the information system. Evaluates, tests, and maintains software applications within the networking environment for compatibility with existing software, hardware, and networking environment. Carries out day-to-day operations related to laboratory computer use. Implements and maintains laboratory interfaces and middleware. Hardware troubleshooting and computer maintenance. Manages informatics. Performs data mining in support of quality monitoring missions. Provides consultation for providers and other application coordinators on order entry issues. Training new personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and is responsible for maintenance of computer security keys. Is the primary source of information for maintaining laboratory instrumentation in the specialty area. Acts as the subject matter expert to diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction and troubleshoots deviations to maintain optimal operating conditions and accuracy of test results. Maintains all maintenance records for equipment. Ensures compliance with laws, directives, rules, and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, and Joint Commission related to information systems, and performs audits as needed. Acts as liaison to other departments of the medical center for laboratory informatics. Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of their clinical laboratory informatics. Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, and customer service. Also functions as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologist) and is required to rotate within the clinical laboratory departments (chemistry, molecular biology, coagulation, hematology, immunology, serology, urinalysis, and reference lab testing, etc.) on an as needed basis. Will also work weekends and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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).

Functional Statement #: 11963-F