Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Evening/Night Generalist

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Duties

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Duties/Tasks

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
• 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 laboratory testing.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.
• Shall conform to all VHA and local directives related to safety, life safety, health, hazardous materials and emergency management directives.

Work Schedule

: Monday thru Friday 3:00-p.m.-11:00 p.m., rotating holidays and weekends

Telework

: Not available

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:

GS7: CLSENG-GS-0644-07FS56496-A, GS9: CLSENG-GS-0644-09FS56497-A, GS11: CLSENG-GS-0644-11FS60351-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs