CLS QC Lab

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service of the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany - NY. The CLS develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service of the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany - NY. The CLS develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

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

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)

GS-11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-11

Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work

• b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
• c) Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes
• e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
• g) Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education

Preferred Experience: One year of clinical laboratory scientist experience preferred

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties and responsibilities of the CLS - Generalist include but are not limited to the following: Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the CLS occupation

In addition - performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures

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

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

Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements

Assesses ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines - maintaining awareness and compliance of all applicable regulatory standards

Any other duties needed to help fulfill patient care

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm - rotating weekends and holidays

Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized

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

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment

Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application

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

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized