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Clinical Lab Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $128K/yr

1+ years exp

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) to develop and recommend policies for ancillary testing services. This role includes ensuring compliance with CLIA licenses in off-site facilities and consulting with clinical service managers to identify testing needs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The medical technologist rotates in any of the above-mentioned work assignments. He or She also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Technologist include but are not limited to the following:

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician 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 considering 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

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. Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceASCP BOC CertificationQuality Control ProceduresLaboratory Information TechnologyRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English

Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT

Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which is directly related to the position to be filled

Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to perform full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory

Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation, and continuous quality improvement

Knowledge of Federal, state, and VHA laws, regulations, reference standards, and certifying or accrediting agency requirements to carry out work in each ancillary testing site

Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity

Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing

Ability to evaluate, interpret, and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions

Preferred

Minimum 5 years' experience Ancillary Testing Coordinator

Knowledge of Regulatory and Accrediting agencies

Knowledge of Method Validation and Quality Assurance Program

Knowledge of Interfacing Instruments

Knowledge of RALS Informatics

COR Level 1 Certification

Benefits

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)

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)