CLS - Lab Chemistry

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Be a citizen of the United States (U.Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

NOTE: The Supervisory CLS (Laboratory Director) - GS-15 - requires unique education requirements

NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held

Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including - Ancillary Testing Coordinator - Education Coordinator - Laboratory Information Manager - Quality Manager - Laboratory Manager - Regional Technical Specialist - National Quality and Compliance Agent - Regional Program Manager - Regional Director - Laboratory Director - or National Quality and Compliance Officer)

• b) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.c) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL
• d) Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained
• e) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointment
• Employees in VHA in this occupation under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and certification where applicable

1) Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions

• 3) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials

Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following:

(S. clinical laboratory science degree program

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements

(g) English Language Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-07

(Employee at this level serves in a CLS entry-level position

It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require daily direct supervision

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-09

(2+ yrs performing testing in Laboratory (e.g. - chemistry - hematology - microbiology - immunology - transfusion services - or molecular diagnostics) 2+ yrs operating - calibrating - troubleshooting of automated lab analyzers (To include: performing QC and maintenance procedures) 2+ yrs using laboratory information systems (LIS) (VISTA is preferred) 1 yr

of demonstrated knowledge of standardized laboratory safety practices - including handling infectious materials - hazardous chemicals - and consistent use of appropriate PPE 1 yr

of demonstrated knowledge with statistical analyses to monitor QC trends - instrument performance - and support result validation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties as Assigned - but not limited to: 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

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

Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in‑service/continuing education program

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

Monday through Friday - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - and 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

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

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 #: 674-53578-F - 674-53579-F - 674-53580-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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