CLS QC Lab

Summary 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. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
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)
Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL
Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained
Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointment
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
English Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.Grade Determinations:Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-07: Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-09: Master’s degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance
Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical - analytical - and post-analytical phases of testing
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-11: OR- Education: 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
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes
Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS7 to GS11
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package
We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications
Failure to clearly demonstrate your experience in your application package may result in disqualification
All applicants are encouraged to submit responses to each Knowledge - Skill - and Ability KSA on a separate document
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs work in the HLA/ Tissue Typing laboratory section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Line
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist rotates through the HLA laboratory benches including processing - Single Antigen - NGS and others
Works off-hour shifts - weekends - holidays - nights - and call-back as priorities demonstrate a need
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
Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction
Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement
Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures
Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e. - history - medications) to verify results
Performs complex laboratory procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles
Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly
Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system
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 principles of educational methodology - etc
Develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - correlates and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current regulations
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
Assists with laboratory projects and improvements such as safety - quality control monitoring - supplies and reagent monitoring and ordering and analyzer specialist
Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member
Adheres to all facility - local - state and federal safety requirements
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
and on call Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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