Clinical Lab Scientist ((Technical Specialist - 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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties may include, but are not limited to: * Oversee/performs all elements of patient specimen testing per established SOPs. Knowledgeable of Clinical Chemistry testing methods and CLSI standards. * Coordinates training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs competencies as required to meet regulations in accordance with the competency SOP. * Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge. * With the pre-approval of the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist, conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area. Recommends new/replacement instrumentation. * Manages inventory, ordering and receipt of supplies for the appropriate laboratory specialty area. * Coordinates and monitors the elements of the section quality assurance policy to include the Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP) (Risk Assessment, Quality Control Plan, Quality Assessment) for the work area to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements. * Performs semiannual correlation studies on instrumentation, and assay calibration verification when applicable. * Establishes reference ranges. Validates procedures and equipment. * Assists in investigation of complaints from hospital staff concerning test results. * Performs/ensures proficiency surveys are completed by assigned due dates. Completes all documentation, review of results and submits timely. Performs timely review and corrective action for all survey deficiencies. * Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of the specialized testing, including the appropriateness of specific tests and takes into consideration the clinical context and usefulness of the test information. Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses. * Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods and testing. * Participates in departmental process improvement and High Reliability Organization (HRO) projects prior approval from the Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Services/Laboratory Director. * Attends regularly scheduled meetings, such as assigned departmental Daily Huddles, Committee), and other approved meetings. * Conducts preparation for external reviews (The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, College of American Pathologists etc.) by reviewing regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements for compliance within the work area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59439F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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